sloe gin
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of gin flavored with sloes: "Sloe gin" is a liqueur made by infusing gin with sloes, which are the small, dark fruit of the blackthorn bush. The process gives the gin a distinctive red color and a sweet, fruity, and slightly tart flavor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He offered me a glass of homemade sloe gin.
- Sloe gin is often enjoyed as a digestif after a meal.
- The classic cocktail uses sloe gin as its base spirit.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: "Sloe gin" can describe other items made with or resembling the liqueur.
- She baked a delicious sloe gin cake.
- The sauce had a sloe gin reduction.
Variants and Related Words
- Sloe: (noun) The small, astringent fruit of the blackthorn (), used to flavor the gin.
- Gin: (noun) A clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavored with juniper berries.
Synonyms
- Fruit liqueur: A broad category for sweet, fruit-flavored alcoholic drinks.
- Infused gin: Gin that has been steeped with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Related Phrases
- Sloe gin fizz: A popular cocktail made with sloe gin, citrus juice, sugar, and soda water.
- We ordered two sloe gin fizzes at the bar.
Noun
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gin flavored with sloes (fruit of the blackthorn)
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