jean's sloe gin

(to be made in early autumn)
1 cup of freshly picked sloes;
6ozs sugar;
3/4 of a pint of gin

Method:

Prick the sloes all over with a fork and put in a bottle with the sugar and gin. Shake well and do this daily for a week; then store away from the light,
shaking occasionally.

This keeps indefinitely, (if you can curb your
curiosity), but it is ready for tasting in about 6 weeks, though it is even better after 3 months.

recipe by jean spalding