sloe gin

American  

noun

1. a cordial or liqueur made from gin flavored with sloes.

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sloe gin British  

noun

1. gin flavoured with sloe juice

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Etymology

Origin of sloe gin

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Recently, I have been adding a little Sipsmith sloe gin for tartness and backbone.

From Seattle Times

Bethan Wynton, from London, said she tries to make a lot of her presents to cut down on plastics, so her gifts include things like mince pies, truffles, sloe gin and tree decorations.

From BBC

This came to £12.50, and I'm hoping the sloe gin will be a good Christmas gift for family and friends.

From BBC

Dadi, meanwhile, looked like she may as well have been sipping a sloe gin fizz in the Bahamas.

From Literature

If the rise of sloe gin and snow globes with gin bottles leads to consumer fatigue, the company wants to make sure its product remains the main ingredient in gin-based cocktails.

From New York Times