Think it is a cold climate plant yes.

Wow, now that's a memory. I used to like sloe gin fizz but somehow it has totally fallen off my radar, for like decades.

I've had one a long time ago but don't know what all goes in it. Anyone have a recipe?

@Redheadedgammy 1 Lb Sloes in jars, sprinkle on 6 oz of sugar, fill jars with gin, cap and keep at least three months. (Christmas) Turn now and again, strain if not clear , drink. Some people like to prick the sloes with a pin but I don't bother and think it makes for a cleaner liqueur.

Sloe Gin Fizz Cocktail
Rated as 5 out of 5 Stars

Prep
5 m

Ready In
5 m

Recipe By:Allrecipes
"Sloe gin--a blackthorn plum-flavored spirit--gets a dose of fizzy club soda, sugar, and lemon juice in this tart and refreshing cocktail."
Ingredients

2 ice cubes
2 fluid ounces sloe gin
1 fluid ounce lemon juice
1 teaspoon simple syrup

1 cup ice
4 fluid ounces club soda
1 slice lemon

Directions

Place 2 ice cubes in a highball glass. Set aside in the freezer.
Combine sloe gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice; cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared highball glass. Stir in club soda. Garnish with a slice of lemon.

I love all the great history and information I get from this site. So glad there are so many really cool people here to share their knowledge!!

I had no idea what was in a slow gin fizz. A mater of fact I thought it was Slow gin fizz. I never new what made the gin slow.

Thanks. I try my best but worry that people may sometimes think my posts are boring and trivial.

@Fernapple They are never boring or trivial, keep on doing what you do, many of us love your posts!!!