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

Thus, at half-past ten, we find her officers drinking the toast of Deutschland unter Alles in sloe-gin.

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Cool slightly and add one-half cup Sherry, three tablespoons Sloe gin and a sprinkle of salt.

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Only Mr. Chappie and Gaffer Lezzard entered the house and had a wineglass or two of some special sloe gin.

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The manufacture of sloe gin is as simple as that of cherry brandy.

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Properly matured sloe gin should be the colour of full-bodied port wine.

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