I love gin in The AnswerBank: Drinks

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Ooh and how can i forget..

And a slice. X

A stunning gin is Sipsmiths, almost an XO Cognac equivalentin the Gin world. So smooth you can drink it neat but its really great on the rocks, nothing in it except a twist of lime......

tenrec

Sloe gin is gorgeous. Drink it anytime but especially on a cold winter's day. It is a mix of sugar, gin and sloe berries.

ummmm

Completely different drink.

I've never known anyone to use a mixer with sloe gin.

tenrec

Sloes grow on the hawthorn and can be picked in the hedgerows for free. Make with the cheapest gin (Aldi's) .

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ChuckFickens

You'll love sloe gin...

After the first couple of glasses.

tinkerbell23

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So its very different?

I must try though been meaning to for ages....

Could drink gin to a band playing LOL xx

tenrec

It is a lot different, I'm not keen on gin, but do love sloe gin and damson gin.

headwreck

is sloe not the main ingredient of gin?

ChuckFickens

No, juniper berries are.

headwreck

just found that out chuck, thanks, I too like an oul gin sometimes, usually with tonic

Eve.

I can't drink gin either. Went to the Bols museum in Amsterdam and that tasted a bit like gin (genevers or something which is similar). After a few taster shots I wasn't so bothered.

Graham-W

Sloes grow on blackthorn, not hawthorn. They look like small purple plums. Here's a recipe but you won't get any sloes 'til next autumn.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/sloegin_7722

ChuckFickens

So if you see any small purple plums before next autumn, tell him to go see a doctor...

tenrec

Graham, what planet am I on? I knew it was Blackthorn!!! (goes for a lie down without a sloe gin!)

tinkerbell23

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Any ideas what it tastes like? Im def going to try it xx

tenrec

Tastes sort of sickly sweet, with a kick.

tinkerbell23

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And no mixer then? X