Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Learn what sloe gin is and how to use it to make one of our favorite cocktails: sloe gin.. Head over to the Sloe Gin Fizz cocktail recipe or read on for our preparation tips.
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Have you ever tried a sloe gin fizz? It’s refreshing and balances deliciously sweet with tart. It starts with sloe gin, then we add fresh lemon, some sugar and sparkling mineral water. Happy and simple.
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What is sloe gin?
Sloe Gin hails from across the pond in England and is all about ‘sloe berries’. These are small wild berries found throughout England. However, you would not pluck them from the bush. Apparently they taste awful.
With all their wisdom, humans have found a way to turn these little berries into something delicious. As? By soaking them in alcohol, of course. The berries are dipped in gin with a touch of sugar. And so Sloe Gin was born.
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Today, you’ll most likely find two varieties of sloe gin in the United States. They are easy to tell apart because one is expensive and has a high alcohol content and the other is cheap and has an alcohol content close to 30 proof.
Let’s start with the most expensive variety. Two common sloe gins are Plymouth and Bitter Truth. Both are made in the style mentioned above: macerating sloes in highly concentrated gin. Depending on where you live, these can be difficult to find. (This is for us unless we buy online).
Cheaper sloe gins have a lower alcohol content and cost a lot less ($10 to $15). In fact, you might even find that the gin has never been used and is instead a neutral grain alcohol. Because they contain a lot less alcohol, you should also add regular gin to your cocktail when using them. Helps with taste. (Cheaper sloe gins can be a little sweeter.) If you’re using the more expensive variety, there’s no need to add additional gin. We’ve provided instructions for both options below in the recipe.
One last thing, you can make your own sloe gin at home. If you fancy checking out this homemade sloe recipe.
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Updated recipe originally posted February 2013. Since it was posted in 2013 we have changed the recipe for clarity. – Adam and Joanne
Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail Recipe
A sloe soda is refreshing and deliciously balanced between sweet and tart. It starts with sloe gin, then we add fresh lemon, some sugar and sparkling mineral water.
Makes 1 drink
will need
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) sloes
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) gin
1 to 1 1/2 ounces (2 to 3 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar syrup or 1-2 teaspoons sugar
2 ounces (1/4 cup) lemonade
Lemon slice to serve
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In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, combine sloe gin, regular gin, 1/2 ounce lemon juice and simple syrup (or sugar). Shake vigorously until cool. Taste and then adjust with additional lemon or simple syrup/sugar. Shake off.
Strain the cocktail into an ice-filled glass, top up with mineral water and garnish with a lemon wedge.
Advice from Adam and Joanne
- Note on sloe gin: Since there are two varieties of sloe gin in the United States, the recipe will vary depending on which one you have at home. The recipe above assumes you’re using the cheaper 30 Proof Sloe variety of gin. If you’re using the more expensive and stronger option, don’t add extra gin and instead increase the amount of sloe from 1 ounce to 2 ounces.
- Plain Syrup Note: We know we ask that you only use 1 teaspoon of plain syrup, and if you’re only making a drink or two, you may not want to make plain syrup yourself. You can buy it or replace it with regular sugar. If you use sugar, be sure to stir or shake the gin, lemon juice, and sugar well to help the sugar grains dissolve. If you are planning to make your own simple syrup, it is very easy to do and you can follow our instructions by referring to our article on how to make simple syrup.
- Nutritional Facts: The nutritional values given below are estimates. We use the USDA Supertracker Recipe Calculator to calculate approximate values.
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Nutritional value per serving: Part 1 glass / calories 163 / protein 0g / carbohydrates 5g / fiber 0g / total sugar 3g / total fat 0g / Saturated Fatty Acids 0g / cholesterol 0 mg / sodium 2mg
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