Clementines remind me of Christmas, and this Ginato Clementino Gin cocktail is just perfect for this time of year!
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You might have heard of sloe gin before, but what exactly is it and how is it different from regular gin?
Sloes are a type of fruit, part of the same family as cherries and plums and Sloe Gin is made by infusing gin with ripe sloes and usually adding sugar to the mix. This is then left to mature over several months and then strained off, leaving you with a tasty, sweet and fruity liqueur. The alcohol content varies between 15-30% ABV but EU regulations state that to be called Sloe Gin, it must have a minimum of 25% ABV.
There are a number of fantastic sloe gins available, including 6 O’clock Sloe Gin, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, Elephant Sloe Gin and Hayman’s Sloe Gin however, it’s really easy to make your own at home, especially if you have access to fresh sloes.
Here, ILoveGin explores some fantastic recipes for how to make your own sloe gin from home, as well as what differentiates this kind from other gins, sloe gin cocktails and more.
This cocktail is delicious with Masons Pear & Pink Peppercorn Gin, topped up with Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil tonic. It’s perfect for the summer!☀️
This Mint Julep recipe from Surrey Copper Distillery is so refreshing! It works perfectly with their Copperfield Volume One and topped up with Lixir Refreshingly Light.
This strawberry gin cocktail is perfect for those sunny days in the garden. Super easy to make and delicious!
I love a spicy cocktail this time of year, but this one is also really refreshing! Boatyard Old Tom Gin works wonderfully with Ginger Ale (especially Franklin & Sons). However you can try this with a London Dry Gin too, both styles are lovely. Enjoy!
This wonderful cocktail is by Chilgrove Spirits for their Bluewater Gin. If you like grapefruit.. you will LOVE one of these! Also it’s the perfect gin cocktail if you are not a tonic lover, as it’s topped with soda…
Upcoming Gin Events You Should Attend
The recent resurgence in the popularity of gin has brought this noble and wonderful drink back to the fore. A wealth of small and dedicated craft gin makers are the inspiration behind the many gin festivals that take place throughout the country, but is there one near you?
When we started to look we found there are many gin festivals in different parts of the UK, each offering a fantastic selection in some great venues, so here’s our list of some to look out for, complete with dates and locations.
As we are moving into the party season, this pink gin cocktail is the perfect tipple! Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, Fentimans Rose Lemonade and Prosecco… it couldn’t be easier!
