When Do You Drink Sloe Gin?

Not sure how to drink your sloe gin? Well, traditionally it is drunk neat or in warm drinks like a hot toddy, but it's also delicious over ice, combined with a light, neutral tonic with a sprig of rosemary to garnish, or even topped up with prosecco for a fabulous sparkling aperitif!

Can you drink sloe gin straight away?

The sloe gin is now ready to drink, but the flavour will improve and mature over time. If you can wait, store the bottles in a dark place until next year before drinking.

Do you drink sloe gin neat or with tonic?

Sloe gin is traditionally sipped neat or as a hot toddy cocktail according to Joanne, but it works lovely chilled too. 'I would suggest using ice if drinking in cold cocktails such as a sloe gin and ginger ale,' Joanne recommends. 'Or just add a shot to a chilled glass of Prosecco.