as not only is sloe gin not technically gin, but sloe berries are not even technically berries. They are actually a type of wild plum, the smallest member of the plum family, in fact. Consequently ...

There's no cooking required, just patience as the sloes steep in the gin. Sloes are too bitter and sour to eat raw, but taste superb when preserved. They have an intense plum taste. Flavour them ...