5 ways to make a SLOE GIN FIZZ - a refreshing drink for cooler weather!

[@AndersErickson]

Anyone else excited for fall?

[@chrissimon6570]

Great timing it's finally not 100 degrees outside! Definitely going to try this drink later!

[@oscarsnr]

I’m excited for Spring…

[@BarGuruSL]

Yess sirr

[@peterfrost1315]

Heck yeah!

[@frann.8879]

I’m ready for fall!😁

[@brendanrogan782]

While it may be a lower ABV drink, Loretta Lynn and Jack White taught me that Sloe Gin Fizz works mighty fast when you drink it by the pitcher and not by the glass.

[@ryanvoight2201]

Love it when Anders appears to start off a video already just a little buzzed.

[@minoguahd3867]

I am soft opening my new bar this weekend, and I want you to know that your videos are what I have been sending out as a curriculum to make sure we are all on the same page as far as technique and education. You have done so much for my career, and I am making sure the knowledge I have benefited from continues to flow and influence great talent in this industry. Thank you my dude ❤

[@AndersErickson]

Congratulations on your opening! Happy the content is helpful, and appreciate the support. All the best to you and your team on the new venture! Cheers

[@GreatLobster87]

If you're picking sloe berries yourself either wait until after the first frosty nights or throw the berries into the freezer for a day. If you don't do that the berries will be extremely bitter. After they've been frozen they'll still retain some bitterness, but most of the tannins will be broken down to bring out the unique flavor.

[@brokenrecord3523]

It's similar with persimmons. I pick them frozen solid, still on the tree.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

The captioning catching "digestif" as "DJ Steve" made my day 🤣🤣 as well as the awesome recipes of course!

[@CoachVinoLLC]

The quality of your sloe gin is sooo important. The bright red stuff you’ll find at cheaper prices is horribly medicinal. Otherwise a fun cocktail and perfect to sip on with one of them Ander’s dad hats. Ha! Cheers, Anders! 😉🤙🏽🥃

[@AndersErickson]

Good call. Cheers!

[@MattParrish-ii2ll]

I really enjoy your takes/riffs on these classic cocktails. It makes want to invite my friends over and start mixing sloe gin fizzes (fizzi)!! Thanks for the great ideas!

[@xb70prince]

Yes please do more of this format

[@ZedsDeadZD]

Fun fact about the sloe berries. They are sour but you usually harvest them after the first frost. Thats when they become a little sweeter. Im todays age you can harvest them and just put them in the freezer for 1 or 2 days and have the same results. We have sloe berry bushes in the fields and I think I am gonna get some this year.

[@jschoenack]

TO THE BAR! ➡️🥃

[@ForHomeBartenders]

Showing off the creative process is one of my favorite things about this. Thanks Anders!

[@evanhuntley]

Tastes like a riff on lemonade. Add candied ginger for a fun riff

[@thequiry6493]

I am from Romania and here sloes can be found everywhere. Long ago i was walking on the countryside with my mother and thought of mixing sloe berries with gin making one of the best beverages i've ever consumed and finding now it's so popular

[@UnclePete]

Love a Fizz! I thought we were hitting fall finally, but its 90 here today...

[@AndersErickson]

Oof - no thanks. Stay cool Uncle Pete!

[@MikeyC92]

Love me a sloe gin! Live right next to Haymans gin distillery who make their own sloe. They recommend a fizz with equal Campari and sweet Vermouth but will have to try these alternatives now!

[@tdeen752]

I made my own sloe gin, so I am super excited for this!

[@odiec5567]

Love this topic, would be great for episodes on taking formulas (ex daisy, equal parts, etc.) And walking through making some unique drinks like I am sure you did as a bartender.

[@joaquinmeza981]

It's 8:44 am, rainy, gray morning in Providence,.RI. and now I'm craving one of those.drinka!!!!

[@ThomasMauger]

Sloe Gin! I tried and picked up a bottle of an artisanal Italian sloe gin when I was in Venice. My favorite cocktail I've tried with it is the San Francisco: it's equal parts sloe gin, sweet vermouth, and dry vermouth, with a dash of angostura and orange bitters and served with a Luxardo cherry. I think it's what I'll serve at my Christmas party this year.

[@jsnyder4018]

Sloe gin fizz was my cocktail of choice when I was in college some 40 odd(cough, cough) years ago. I'll have to try them again!🎉😊

[@AndersErickson]

You owe it to your younger self. Cheers

[@schmup53]

Wow, I was going to post something (cough,cough) similar.

[@lollygee172]

It was my first taste of booze in HS except it was slo gin and sprite! I don’t think I’ve had it since and that was 1977 or 8?

[@aburinho]

I would like to share with you my sloe gin fizz recipe gerrilla style. In Spain it is not so common to have a slow gin but in all homes is very common to have patxaran, a similar liquor but with an anise base. --- Guerrilla preparation: without a shaker and without syrup In a glass or jar, add the juice of half a lemon and half a tablespoon of white sugar. Stir with a spoon until the sugar dissolves. Add the same amount of gin and stir. Add the same volume of gin plus the lemon in patxarán. Stir or recap the jar and shake. Cover the glass or jar with large ice. Complete with bubbles (selzter water or even tonic or sifón) Flavor the edge of the glass with lemon peel and drop it inside. --- I've got similar recipe with patxaran, some spoons of amatetto and jinger ale, but for today. Cheers

[@stillnessbetween5103]

Sloe Gin Fizz was my mom's favorite drink. I learned how to mix it for her when she wanted one. I was about 15 years old then. She made one to her liking, and I tasted it to ensure I could match it. It must have been the "red medicine" stuff, as I never came around to liking it. After trying your recipe, I can say my mom would have been overjoyed with how yours tastes!!

[@jjackson4754]

One of the most refreshing drinks of all time. So good.

[@pimpernel666]

The MOST Dad energy with that opening!

[@mjukiz]

Perfect episode! I make my own batch of sloe gin every year, but I rarely use it. Need more recipes for sloe gin!

[@caroline26601]

Nothing like starting my birthday off with one of your videos. I'm so happy. Now to try one of these (probably cognac because I love that stuff).

[@MLT1998]

Choke cherries are so tart! We use them to make a wine here in New Mexico.

[@moonprincess1992]

I actually had a 50 ml of sloe gin that has just been sitting there because I had no clue how to drink it. So thanks! It really was a very bright cocktail to try, I might pick up a bigger bottle!

[@that_si_chick7]

So I had a sloe gin fizz for the first time & I loved it! I tweaked it & added 1/2oz of Hendricks Flora Adora gin. If anyone else has Flora Adora & trying to figure out how to get rid of it, add some to your sloe gin fizz!

[@dawnandalankirke7045]

Loved this episode! We are so going to try a few variations! We look forward to you every Friday and we have shared your content with everyone we know. Go Cubs!

[@scorpiorysing]

This was the first drink I ever ordered in a bar (I was under aged at the time). We used to go to this one bar where they never id'd us. This was circa 1980. The bartender probably thought, what's the harm, there's not much alcohol in them.

[@jolliron]

Hey Anders! Could you maybe do a video on the history and tasting of different varieties of wines? Namely Sake?

[@davidhickey8613]

old attorney in our chicago office told me years ago that he drank sloe gin with Mountain Dew. Swore by it. Still need to try it out and this is the reminder to do so!

[@Coni2009]

Blackthorn is a common hedging plant in Lancashire - good for stock control as it's dense and thorny. I make new sloe gin each year and then leave it a few years to mature. So simple and so tasty, I can't wait to try these cocktails.

[@nickmann96]

Was gifted a bottle of home made sloe gin as a wedding present this year, very excited to try it in these!

[@SlimSaggs]

Thanks for doing riffs on Sloe Gin it’s been on my mind. A bottle of Fords is a available in my area. Thanks Anders and OZ

[@waynesudama111]

I make sloe gin and damson gin. Gonna give this a try. Sloe vodka is really nice too.

[@myrnajay2785]

Your KZbin always makes me thirsty ; ) Plymouth Navy Strength is a favorite, and I've never had Sloe Gin before so looks like I'll be trying this one soon. Thanks!

[@JBSchroth]

This was a fun one! Definitely enjoy the "let's see where this goes" kind of vids where you experiment with variations (and always interested in the lovely lady's opinions fyi!) Definitely giving the cognac version a try as well.

[@lisathaviu1154]

I think we have wild Blackthorn in our area of Western North Carolina. You’re welcome to come and visit if you bring some good Polish sausage. Your cocktail might just reconcile us to the fact that there is no good Chinese restaurants in our area. We miss you, Sun Wah! (If you haven’t tried Sun Wah, time for a Duck dinner!) Pisco is something to be treated with caution. I lived in Peru for a while, so I know whereof I speak!

[@hietanbs]

Just watched gin video and was going to comment ideas of where to use Navy Strength Gin. Got an answer!

[@FutureZek]

Can you possibly work out variations of some cocktails for those with nut allergies, stone fruit allergies, etc.?

[@jackgalle5459]

sloe gin sounds like a great addition to a a french 75, both as a split base with cognac/gin or a replacement if you want something a little less dangerous

[@the37thagent31]

i really like adding a bit of sloe gin in my daiquiris. i just recommend using a darker rum. Also same thing but with a bit of elderflower is my Girlfriend and my brother's favorite!

[@Rohan49]

Any chance if larger hoodies? 3x-5x?

[@camuscat123]

Very pretty! Stoked for the cognac version!

[@rickdankert779]

Love the fall, thanks for asking

[@jeffreydove821]

Some great sounding variations. I will plan to try them. Thanks for some great videos!!

[@chuploops9973]

I have a bottle of Hayman's sloe gin knocking around in the cabinet, I think I'll make a couple of these tonight. Thanks, Anders!

[@JustMe-fz5uc]

Cicada lol. Sounds like home. Sorry it took me so long to finish this video. These all sound fun and good. Nice easy sipping. I do love cognac so i think that one might be my favorite rift.

[@marcuskinion3421]

So looking forward to fall. It has been very hot in Kansas.

[@AmberHumphrey81]

Got myself a hoodie and I'm definitely ready for fall. Bought myself my first bottle of Plymouth gin today as I've never had it and have been curious since watching your channel. Always been a fan of Uncle Val's. Can't wait to try it and this recipe!

[@travelingman45]

I just made one of these last weekend (because I was inspired by the gin video)!

[@ArchIllini]

I hate fall because it’s nearing the end of golf season. Great video! I love the experimentation. Makes me want to try different things myself.

[@MoCassidy]

That was a masterful bottle slide

[@frann.8879]

A fantastic presentation Anders….I like the different varieties you prepared…You are spot on with a fall drink! CHEERS! and enjoy the beautiful weather!🍷🍷😁😁

[@melissam0ss]

Ooohhh! These are yum! I actually used my homemade (your recipe) grenadine and bumped it up to 3/4 ounce for the Campari fizz…LOVE! Also used the grenadine for the others and it was delightful. This is a very cool format for making/adapting other liquors to typically low abv cocktails. Um…good format all around for tasty cocktails! Thank you 🍂🍸🍁🎃

[@FulmenosQuiesce]

Hey Anders! Just managed to get myself some sloe gin and this was the first thing I tried. Excellent drink to go with the great video! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@NateCanny]

Anders has got me on a Gin kick recently! Love these episodes.

[@StefonCarpinoMagic]

I have a riff on an espresso martini that I do where I replace the vodka with gin and instead of using the gin as the base, I use it as a modifier. I only use a half to 3/4 of an ounce and then I try to find a unique coffee liqueur that plays well with it.

[@Jesse_Phillips714]

Gonna have to try this one!

[@notahotshot]

My experience with sloe gin when I was younger was mixing up big batches of sloe comfortable screws, at parties. I've been thinking I need to get myself a bottle of sloe gin.

[@JimSalmons]

While Plymouth is the premier sloe gin of record, it is a bit pricey and somewhat overkill for a mixed cocktail. If you are looking for a more affordable but authentic sloe, my wife and I recommend Hofland. Just of few bucks more than the "red medicine" brands but so much better and is a good choice for mixing. We celebrate Sundown Chill daily with a Bourbon Black Hawk made with Hofland sloe gin and Jeffers Creek bourbon. While many Black Hawk recipes call for just the sloe and bourbon, we like to give it a little edge with a bit of lemon juice and smidge of sugar to balance it out. Soooo tasty.

[@chrisc8686]

First time I ever heard of a sloe gin fizz was on an episode of The Golden Girls where Blanche made one for a doctor Dorothy was dating. He ended up flirting with Blanche and being a creep while she was making the drink. Never tried one but I’ll be making one now that I know what’s in it!

[@AndersErickson]

That's great. Wish I could've grabbed a clip

[@MrMoney331]

Wooo the one with Cognac sounds delicious. I mean they all do but that one especially. Great video

[@AndersErickson]

Perfect for fall. Cheers Chris

[@claysimons659]

My Grandma Simons made the best chokecherry jelly.

[@STVG71]

I was actually planning on having a sloe gin fizz a little later. I'm anxious to try the Pisco and Campari variations! I usually make mine with the 1/2oz gin already.

[@Indreju]

We don't really get fall where I live, but excited to pretend there's a fall by making some of these drinks.

[@harrySinga-bg4gi]

Thanks Anders a very interesting way to use Sloe Gin

[@roadrunnercrazy]

I have been curious about sloe gin for a while. You have inspired me to go looking for it since I really want to try a couple of your options.👍

[@TravellerRDS]

Never tried the sloe gin (liqueur), so this seems as a perfect occasion to try it. This, as well as the Slow Negroni recipe I was planning to try during the Negroni week that just started. Cheers!

[@randywestcott2556]

Choke cherry jelly/jam is the best!

[@MrHighRaw]

I grew up on Sloe Gin and being an Englishman its very common here. One thing I can thoroughly suggest is to try adding slow gin to mulled wine.

[@ajaymenon18]

Brilliant variation ❤

[@als.2983]

Experimentation! Anders at his best. I just might try experimenting with the wide array of contemporary gins. I tend to just use London Dry (or Plymouth) since 95% of the specs I make call for the classic gin styles. Where to start? Where to start?

[@DirtyHairy01]

Great show thank you! 👍

[@collectivenorth2165]

Hands down the best sloe gin on the market is Hepple Sloe & Hawthorn gin. It’s not overly sweet and it’s just the perfect balance! Sloe Gin fizz with Port is fantastic for fall! It’s just 👌

[@AaronGallagher]

After finishing this video I have officially watched, and liked, every video on this channel. It has truly been an enlightening experience and has helped me become a better home bartender. I really like the small clear ice cubes you use for drinks in Collins glasses. Do you use a specialty ice maker?

[@joakimwaalermadsen2383]

We are currently serving af Sloe Gin Fizz, with Creme de Cassis, suuuper fruitty and well served for low abv fall cocktail 🥳

[@dsimonubb]

Got a small mistake in the description, in variations section. 1/2 oz equals 15 ml not 30 ml 😊 Thank you for another great video!

[@martinbygballe9795]

Could you maybe do a bourbon explainer? Really enjoy your other explainers, and it would be fun to get an American bartender's take on a spirit that seems to have exploded madly in popularity and price pretty recently (maybe for some of the same reasons that you started Youtubing). Love the videos and the recipes!

[@AndersErickson]

Been thinking about it. Glad there's some interest! Cheers

[@MostlyUnreadArmchairExpert]

0:11 Not sure why I liked that so much… but I did

[@Ahglock]

Made the gin variant and may have doubled it as I somehow have 5 bottles of sloe gin, kept thinking i was out and buying another bottle. Used the plymoth and a local distilleries slow gin, spirit works barrel reserve sloe gin.(which is fantastic like everything of their i have tried) l really dig the addition of the normal gin. It feels a bit lighter. I'm going to have to try the other variants in the coming days.

[@RH1812]

Sloe Gin!! And feisty

[@b_leigh]

Ice quality test by the puppyyyy

[@Petrosman]

I don't have sloe gin. I can't really get sloe gin unless I order it. I'm probably not gonna get it any time soon. But this was very fun to watch. I like the idea of substituting and adding and changing to make riffs. Now I wanna experiment with some of my liqueurs as well and make some cocktails.

[@user-dm1tv6nl2e]

I will have to try this with Aperol as I don't own Campari :)

[@nicktheflybradley]

Hi Anders, we make our own sloe gin and have done so for decades. Damson gin is almost as good but not as tart. These fizzy cocktails appeal and thank you for the proportions. Nick from York

[@cambercoffman1954]

My great aunt would always send us choke cherry jelly and syrups for Christmas. They were so good!

[@AndersErickson]

Love choke cherry jelly. Haven't had it in years - need a great aunt

[@ryanflaherty6418]

those collins glasses are awesome. Where'd you get them if you don't mind?

[@vinspad3]

I love making Ramos Gin Fizz, so these variations with Sloe Gin seem like a lot of fun. Maybe a Sloe Campari Ramos Fizz?

[@bvinnedge]

Would really like to see your take on a "Debbie, Don't." It's my new favourite tequila cocktail, and is in the Fall category. Surprising and delicious, and readily available ingredients. I use El Jimador reposado, spicy notes, and reasonably priced.

[@tripphines432]

0:10 No!!! YOU shut up!!! Yeah! Got him! ✊️

[@leshrac369]

Alright..now I need to get a bottle of Sloe Gin... Thanks Anders. ;)

[@MrSharkbay]

For the best sloe gin fizz i have ever had, try Bareksten Sloe Gin. I can not express how good it is. Personally, i prefer this drink with egg white too!

[@oa3114]

Changed life from boi hood to manhood -in “to the Game” to “To the bar cheers 🍻 “

[@MostlyUnreadArmchairExpert]

Also I wonder if crème de cassis + Plymouth gin would be good for a variation

[@JDdotdash]

Watching this (great job, as always) made me wonder: what if you made a buck with gin (or another spirit), lime juice, ginger ale/beer, and floated the sloe gin, a bit like an El Diablo. I may try this out, but I see what you mean about things like this inspiring new cocktail ideas! Excellent work!

[@jordansteffen]

Anders! Are you still behind the stick anywhere? I’m coming to Chicago on Sunday for riot fest and would love to meet you, Tis all

[@MarshalAPayne]

Without the title, I was worried Anders was going for a full matrix with egg whites and champagne. Now I'm going to have to experiment with my drinkmate and balancing other additions. Maybe Honey Liquor or blending with Pimms.