tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post5762026293474758160..comments2024-03-27T10:22:27.589+00:00Comments on Allotment Heaven: Sloe gin or vodka easy recipeJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-70859360968626369532022-09-24T14:14:00.181+01:002022-09-24T14:14:00.181+01:00Another use for the sloes/damsons left over after ...Another use for the sloes/damsons left over after taking off the gin/ vodka etc is to cut up fruit, discard stones, drain well and mix into melted chocolate. I put the mixture into tiny cake cases. I think you would have to dry really well if you minded seepage, but I like the taste of the seepage and as I make them to eat within a few days I don't feel it matters too much.Boopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-69815890420031360932017-12-09T07:42:22.199+00:002017-12-09T07:42:22.199+00:00Can't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a ...Can't see why it wouldn't work. Give it a try and let us know.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-23564116981580091952017-12-08T21:54:54.503+00:002017-12-08T21:54:54.503+00:00interesting reads i have thought abut doing this ...interesting reads i have thought abut doing this with FREEZE DRIED fruit anyone got any thoughts at all raydkoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04511637442960753072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-4598858617040866742017-06-09T05:55:14.444+01:002017-06-09T05:55:14.444+01:00Not sure what you mean. The recipe is for one 2 li...Not sure what you mean. The recipe is for one 2 litre preserving bottle. If you use one bottle, all the sugar goes in that bottle. If you use two bottles and twice the ingredients, you put 250 grams of sugar in each bottle.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-24367188536081320972017-06-08T11:07:30.104+01:002017-06-08T11:07:30.104+01:00Iam guessing as it isnt stated that the sugar is s...Iam guessing as it isnt stated that the sugar is split equally between each jar<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-56215446518089051802016-11-12T07:28:27.746+00:002016-11-12T07:28:27.746+00:00I'd just substitute the gin or vodka in the re...I'd just substitute the gin or vodka in the recipe with bacardi and the results should be fine, Shirley. If anything, the outcome might be better, given the warming nature of rum. Thanks, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-59609887471044957172016-11-11T10:49:46.153+00:002016-11-11T10:49:46.153+00:00Can i do anything with baccardi, we seem to have a...Can i do anything with baccardi, we seem to have about 5bottles in thedrinks cupboardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10388169930560585374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-25732038549722034272016-09-27T14:08:46.918+01:002016-09-27T14:08:46.918+01:00Hi John, thanks for the quick reply!
We kept last...Hi John, thanks for the quick reply!<br /><br />We kept last years batch in the fridge as my wife had read to do so in one of her old Danish recipe books. I questioned this, but as we all know, "choose your battles"...<br /><br />I picked another 1½ kilos of berries yesterday to ensure that the bottle rack was fully loaded and look forward to making some marmelade from the steeped fruit. Sounds like a fantastic topping for home made ice cream - thanks for the tip!<br /><br />Cheers, JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678241330263658410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-74467643642613757722016-09-26T06:09:19.752+01:002016-09-26T06:09:19.752+01:00Hi John... I'm not surprised the sugar took so...Hi John... I'm not surprised the sugar took so long to dissolve if you kept the mix in a fridge. Did you do that just to ensure no bacteria got into the liquid and spoiled it?<br /><br />There's no fermentation with making a liqueur, since it's purely the absorption of flavouring by the alcohol, so I don't think there's a risk of explosion at room temperature.<br /><br />Regards, John (And thank you for adding your location... adds interest to the comments).Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-82350550744059331462016-09-26T01:53:20.830+01:002016-09-26T01:53:20.830+01:00Last year my wife and I made vodka liqueur and it ...Last year my wife and I made vodka liqueur and it was great, but we let the mix mature in the refrigerator. It took forever for the sugar to dissolve.<br /><br />Earlier today, we made 8 1-liter bottles (latched like a canning jar) and placed them on a rack in our apartment's basement storage cage. Is there a danger of the bottles exploding from being at room temperature? T'would be a shame to lose any, not to mention damaging our neighbor's possessions. Thank you, John (from Denmark)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678241330263658410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-19929721443298961042016-09-25T06:57:08.893+01:002016-09-25T06:57:08.893+01:00I think last year was so abundant with sloes, the ...I think last year was so abundant with sloes, the bushes are having a rest year in 2016.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-85815226898805343622016-09-21T18:35:02.299+01:002016-09-21T18:35:02.299+01:00Not seen so many sloes in Hampshire this year but ...Not seen so many sloes in Hampshire this year but managed to pick enough for 1 batch of sloe vodka ! I used to make sloe wine that is lovely too !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828411964122796641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-74224737201913381572016-08-29T06:24:35.041+01:002016-08-29T06:24:35.041+01:00Blackberry whisky? BLACKBERRY WHISKY! How about sh...Blackberry whisky? BLACKBERRY WHISKY! How about sharing that recipe with us, WiseOwl. I'm a whisky lover so REALLY INTERESTED! Regards, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-66699522903079483582016-08-28T08:06:06.946+01:002016-08-28T08:06:06.946+01:00At a slight tangent, if you've made blackberry...At a slight tangent, if you've made blackberry whisky by a similar method, don't throw the blackberries out after straining off the liquid - you can get excellent boozy pies and crumbles from them.WiseOwlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996553966636136340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-11534152125398644952016-06-12T08:12:29.452+01:002016-06-12T08:12:29.452+01:00Appreciate the positive feedback, and glad you'...Appreciate the positive feedback, and glad you're enjoying the recipe. My favourite sipping time is in the week before Xmas. Thanks, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-19242133214281321962016-06-11T12:24:50.693+01:002016-06-11T12:24:50.693+01:00love this recipe.. have it saved and use it for gi...love this recipe.. have it saved and use it for gin and vodka.. just about to bottle up last years crop and make moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-24268819962005294612015-11-16T11:09:06.766+00:002015-11-16T11:09:06.766+00:00Thanks John, happy drinking :-) Thanks John, happy drinking :-) Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290080150645812025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-52239876476583123452015-11-15T06:33:10.878+00:002015-11-15T06:33:10.878+00:00Hi Bex... Normally I keep mine going for a year an...Hi Bex... Normally I keep mine going for a year and the end taste is wonderful. But this year I'm going to try drinking in the same year to see if there's much difference. Additionally, the sloes in Cambridgeshire have been bigger and more abundant than I've ever seen, so I'm hoping they're also more fruity.<br /><br />You can start and drink within three months. So I started in October, I've been shaking the bottle every day, and I'll strain and drink in time for this Christmas.<br /><br />Hope that helps. Regards, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-78973114347353797892015-11-14T13:41:42.661+00:002015-11-14T13:41:42.661+00:00What a great idea, I'm going to try this :-)What a great idea, I'm going to try this :-)Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290080150645812025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-80761877491142657542015-11-14T13:41:12.409+00:002015-11-14T13:41:12.409+00:00Hi John, I have two kiln jars of sloe gin currentl...Hi John, I have two kiln jars of sloe gin currently on the go which I made last month. Never tried doing this before so I wondered what is the optimum amount of time I should keep my sloes in the liquor? I have no intention of drinking the gin this year and would like to save it for next year so I can be very patient. Thanking you in advance :-)Bexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290080150645812025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-21091172030222996702015-11-11T06:55:00.753+00:002015-11-11T06:55:00.753+00:00Normal room temperature is fine. Mine is currently...Normal room temperature is fine. Mine is currently stored in the dining room. Regards, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-7482555960503559562015-11-10T22:09:22.784+00:002015-11-10T22:09:22.784+00:00Where is the best place to store whilst making it ...Where is the best place to store whilst making it ie warm or cool conditions? Thanks Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314010252892930321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-51181469486398396012015-10-10T07:38:27.269+01:002015-10-10T07:38:27.269+01:00That sounds a great idea, just might try it. Thank...That sounds a great idea, just might try it. Thank you!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-60239926310415245772015-10-09T12:10:31.394+01:002015-10-09T12:10:31.394+01:00I made sloe vodka 2 yrs ago, I added almond essenc...I made sloe vodka 2 yrs ago, I added almond essence to the brew, I don't drink alcohol myself but the smell was wonderful, it smelled like liquid bakewell tart, in the end I had to try a very small amount and it was lush, I have to say just that tiny tot made me tiddly, it went down very well as gifts and I have been pestered for more, so this year I am doing it again, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20342363.post-47775169815039936162015-10-02T06:20:39.881+01:002015-10-02T06:20:39.881+01:00Thanks for the suggestions, Emma. They sound worth...Thanks for the suggestions, Emma. They sound worth a try. I'll be out and about collecting sloes sometime in the next few days to start this year's batch ready for Christmas. The sloes are bigger than I've ever seen them this year. Thanks, JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11149441881062721972noreply@blogger.com