Homemade Sloe Port
Use leftover sloe berries from making sloe gin to make a batch of rich sloe port.
Equipment
- 1.5 or 2 litre lidded container, sterilised
Ingredients
- 1 kg sloe berries (used for making sloe gin)
- 100 g sugar
- 750 ml red wine
- 200 ml brandy
Instructions
- Decant the sloe berries from the gin and put the sloes into a lidded container.
- Mix in the sugar and wine, stir well and leave for up to three months. Give it a shake as and when you remember.
- After three months add in the brandy. Mix well and leave for a further month.
- Decant the sloe port from the container and enjoy!
Notes
Use a red wine and a brandy that you would be happy to drink. Not the cheapest, nor the most expensive.