The Sloe Gin and Vermouth Cocktail is a balanced, fruit-forward drink that pairs the plum notes of sloe gin with the herbal sweetness of vermouth. A simple two-ingredient base with elegant lemon garnish makes it an approachable classic.
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Stir with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Add lemon twist.
Sloe gin is a liqueur made by infusing gin with sloe berries (blackthorn fruit), giving it a deep red color and sweet, fruity flavor. Find it in most liquor stores in the cordial or liqueur section.
Yes, you can use bottled lemon juice or omit the garnish entirely, though fresh lemon twist adds brightness and aroma that enhances the drink.
Serve it chilled—either chill the glass beforehand or stir with ice and strain into a coupe, or serve over ice in a rocks glass depending on preference.
Yes, multiply the sloe gin and vermouth by the number of servings. You can batch-make in a pitcher, chill, and serve individually with fresh lemon twists.
