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The temperature is turning, and I’ve been patiently waiting for the first frost to arrive as my prompt for picking sloes. A yearly ritual to ensure that my lovely mother-in-law has her annual supply of ingredients to furnish me with my favourite festive tipple at the dinner table… sloe gin.
This year’s sloes will make next year’s batch. The deep red ruby liquid, almost syrupy in consistency, makes for a fine sippin’ treat post-Christmas dinner.. Read more.