Blackthorn

Blackthorn

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

Instructions

  1. Stir sloe gin and vermouth with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

  2. Add the twist of lemon peel and serve.

Pairs well with

Sloe gin's plummy tartness matches an autumnal cheese-and-fruit spread:

  • Plum and goat cheese crostini
  • Walnuts with honey
  • Aged cheddar cubes
  • Oat biscuits

Similar taste

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