One of my birthday-related activities way back in September was to forage a big pile of damsons and apples, and stick them in a Kilner jar with a load of sugar and vodka.
This is what it looked like on the day those things were first combined:
And this is what it looked like after three months of being stashed in a dark cupboard, plus a small amount decanted into a glass skull:
I don't know if it is as satisfying as quaffing the blood of your enemies, but it certainly is delicious. Will definitely add to the annual sloe gin manufacturing ritual.
