What ingredients do I need for Blackthorn?

To make Blackthorn, you need: 1 twist of Lemon Peel, 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth.

How do I make Blackthorn?

Stir sloe gin and vermouth with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.

What glass should I use for Blackthorn?

Blackthorn is traditionally served in a Martini Glass.

Is Blackthorn an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Blackthorn is an alcoholic cocktail.

How strong is Blackthorn?

Blackthorn has an alcohol content of about 17% ABV.

How many calories are in Blackthorn?

Blackthorn contains approximately 175 calories per serving.

What can I use instead of the ingredients in Blackthorn?

For Blackthorn you can swap — Sloe Gin: Cherry Brandy (similar dark-fruit sweetness); Sweet Vermouth: Dubonnet (wine-ier, lightly spiced), Port (richer and fruitier).

Blackthorn

Name: Blackthorn
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 1 twist of Lemon Peel; 1 ½ oz Sloe Gin; 1 oz Sweet Vermouth

Sloe gin stirred with sweet vermouth and finished with a lemon twist for a plummy, wine-like sipper. Soft berry fruit with a dry vermouth undertow.

17% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

175 Cal

Calories

Flavor profile

Aperitif

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Lemon Peel(optional)1 twist of
Sloe Gin1 ½ oz
Sweet Vermouth1 oz

Ingredient substitutions

No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Blackthorn close to the original.

Instead of Sloe Gin
- Cherry Brandy— similar dark-fruit sweetness
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- Dubonnet— wine-ier, lightly spiced
- Port— richer and fruitier