Life in the Sloe Lane

Taking life slowly allows us to foster a deeper connection with ourselves and others, creating space for reflection, gratitude and personal growth. After the first frost, sloes soften in their bitterness, akin to humans who, once damaged, appreciate the smaller things in life.

This drink celebrates the gentle transition into autumn, as the hedgerows swell with the morning dew, the berries become pulp and juicy. Take time to sip with friends and slow down a little

Bridging the gap between summer and autumn, this makes the most of berries swollen by the late summer sun and a bitterness from sloes, lemon is the perfect foil to the sweetness..

It really is ‘taking life in the sloe lane’ as you stop, relax and reflect with this divine serve

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Life in the Sloe Lane

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Taking life slowly allows us to foster a deeper connection with ourselves and others, creating space for reflection, gratitude and personal growth. After the first frost, sloes soften in their bitterness, akin to humans who, once damaged, appreciate the smaller things in life.This drink celebrates the gentle transition into autumn, as the hedgerows swell with the morning dew, the berries become pulp and juicy. Take time to sip with friends and slow down a little

Ingredients

• 30ml Sloe Gin
• 20ml Crème de Mure
• 20ml Poire William
• 10ml Lemon Juice
• 200ml Tonic Water

Instructions

1. In a chilled highball, add the Sloe Gin, Crème de Mure, Poire William and lemon juice, stir with a bar spoon to combine, add 3 ice cubes and stir once more, top with tonic water and take a memonet to appreciate the ombre effect before gently stirring to combine. Garnish with finely sliced pear and serve.

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/life-in-the-sloe-lane

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