sloe gin

noun

1. a cordial or liqueur made from gin flavored with sloes.

sloe gin

noun

1. gin flavoured with sloe juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of sloe gin¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

There’s been a resurgence recently in the popularity of sloe gin, according to Siobhan Robinson, owner of the East London craft distillery Mother’s Ruin.

From Washington Times

However, he said there had also been "massive highs", such as drinking sloe gin together on New Year's Eve and "all the sunrises and sunsets".

From BBC

Recently, I have been adding a little Sipsmith sloe gin for tartness and backbone.

From Seattle Times

Bethan Wynton, from London, said she tries to make a lot of her presents to cut down on plastics, so her gifts include things like mince pies, truffles, sloe gin and tree decorations.

From BBC

This came to £12.50, and I'm hoping the sloe gin will be a good Christmas gift for family and friends.

From BBC