Blackthorn
The Blackthorn is a strong cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Stirred and served in a cocktail glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 56 out of 100
- Sweet
- 93 out of 100
- Fruity
- 88 out of 100
- Herbal
- 59 out of 100
- Boozy
- 61 out of 100
How to make a Blackthorn
To make a Blackthorn, stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz sweet vermouth and 1½ oz Sloe gin. Garnish with lemon peel.
You'll need
- Sweet Vermouth1 oz
- Sloe gin1½ oz
- Lemon peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour sweet vermouth and sloe gin into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 3
Fill it with ice.
- 4
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
- 6
Garnish with a lemon twist.
Why stir? Sweet vermouth and sloe gin are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Blackthorn questions
What does a Blackthorn taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 18% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Blackthorn?
About 18% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
Should a Blackthorn be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Sweet vermouth and sloe gin are clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What glass do you serve a Blackthorn in?
A cocktail glass.