Sloe gin has a complicated reputation. In the U.S., it is perhaps most associated with the famous Alabama Slammer, which ruled the college drinking scene in the '70s and '80s. However, sloe gin ...

And that is about as much science as you are going to get on this trip. Sloe gin isn't actually a kind of gin, but Old Tom, Plymouth gin, and New Western or contemporary gin are also popular styles.

Making sloe gin is slow but not laborious. There's no cooking required, just patience as the sloes steep in the gin. Sloes are too bitter and sour to eat raw, but taste superb when preserved.

So you like gin, hey? Well, you might like drinking it (us too), but do you know your Sloe Gin from your Old Tom? Ladies, it’s time to become a connoisseur. Although we respect your right to ...

Craving some gin-based drink? Find out where the best gin cocktails are in Hong Kong, according to mixologist Gail Lanorias.

Making sloe gin is slow but not laborious. There's no cooking required, just patience as the sloes steep in the gin. Prick the tough skin of the sloes all over with a clean needle and put in a ...