Is Damson Gin the Same as Sloe Gin?

Raw damsons – a subspecies of Prunus domestica – are sour to the taste, but mixed with sugar and gin, it creates the perfect evening tipple and a great alternative to sloe gin. ... And unlike the sloe, you don't have to wait for the first frost to harness their flavour – all you need is a ladder and a trug.

What is the difference between sloe gin and gin?

Gin is originally transparent and sloe gin is red. The main ingredient of sloe gin is the sloe berry and gin is derived from the juniper berry. ... Gin is less sweet than sloe gin. Gin is made from traditional distillation processes while sloe gin is made from mixing sugar and sloe berries and steeping in gin.

What is comparable to sloe gin?

Substitute for Sloe gin

You could alternately use Plum Brandy although it's probably no easier to find and may cost even more. You can also mix 50% plum brandy and 50% regular gin. OR - Use another fruit brandy, such as apricot although for a specific beverage it may not be a good alternative.