Bargnolino is an Italian variation of
sloe gin, made by soaking sloe fruits from the blackthorn plant, ''
Prunus spinosa'', with sugar and spices in spirit alcohol. This results in a reddish, sweet liquor, around 40-45%
alcohol by volume
Alcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a common measure of the amount of Alcohol (drug), alcohol contained in a given alcoholic beverage. It is defined as the volume the ethanol in the liquid would take if separated from the rest ...
, although results vary by recipe used. Bargnolino is often chilled before serving.
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Italian liqueurs
Italian alcoholic drinks
Plum liqueurs