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Gin Appreciation Thread (pg. 7)
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| Fledz |
| quote: | Originally posted by UWM
There are few things I have a harder time putting down than gin.
Awful, awful . |
You know what? I was like that too.
Gin = Absolutely awful
Tonic = Rubbish as well.
Gin & Tonic (no fruit) I used to hate as well. It's just nothing special but I can tolerate it now. But.....
Gin & Tonic plus a couple of fresh limes?
OMG! :eyes: If ever there was a drink that benefits insanely from a few slices of fresh fruit, it's G&T. The lime is the ingredient that seals the deal and couple with a quality gin like Millers or Bombays it goes off. |
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| XaNaX |
| Killed the last of my Bombay last night so I'm hittin the liquor store across the river and picking up a bottle of Sapphire at lunch today. Somehow I have to prevent myself from from making a big G&T to drink at my desk in the afternoon. |
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| nchs09 |
Had a nice tanquerey yesterday after a 4 pack of delirium trements...  |
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| Gauss |
My favorite liquor, I like this one:
I mix it with tonic or Sprite or energy drink.
Tryed mixing it with cranberry juice once, did not compute. |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gauss
My favorite liquor, I like this one:
I mix it with tonic or Sprite or energy drink.
Tryed mixing it with cranberry juice once, did not compute. |
redbull and gin? |
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| Gauss |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
redbull and gin? |
Nope, Red Bull is too expensive for that, 12 kn (~$3) per 250 ml can.
When I was in Prague, I drank gin with Big Bang, price was less than $2 per 500 ml can.
They're practically the same, price and package are the only differences.
Why do you ask? |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gauss
Nope, Red Bull is too expensive for that, 12 kn (~$3) per 250 ml can.
When I was in Prague, I drank gin with Big Bang, price was less than $2 per 500 ml can.
They're practically the same, price and package are the only differences.
Why do you ask? |
Because i am a gin noob and want to find other ways of drinking gin....
So red bull will work flavor wise? |
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| woscar99 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Fledz
You know what? I was like that too.
Gin = Absolutely awful
Tonic = Rubbish as well. |
You know, I absolutely love tonic on its own. I remember going to my grandfather's house when I was a kid, he had an impressive bar with almost any kind of booze you can imagine. He had a little fridge built into it where he kept all sorts of chasers and of course tonic water. Once (I must have been like 8 years old) I told my dad I wanted to try his G&T with a splash of Blue Curacao (which is delish, by the way) and he gave me a sip. I loved it. Asked for another sip, and another sip. My grandfather thought he would mess with me and gave me the can of tonic thinking that I would hate the bitter taste but I actually loved it. :)
After that day, he always had a can of tonic ready whenever I came to visit. He passed away 2 years ago, and every now and then I have some tonic and it brings back so many memories of going to that house.
Everyone seems to think I'm a weirdo for drinking it straight.
| quote: | Originally posted by XaNaX
Killed the last of my Bombay last night so I'm hittin the liquor store across the river and picking up a bottle of Sapphire at lunch today. Somehow I have to prevent myself from from making a big G&T to drink at my desk in the afternoon. |
I've had the same thought for over a week. I have a bottle of Tanqueray in the car...I might run to the store on my lunch hour and grab me some tonic.
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| XaNaX |
| quote: | Originally posted by woscar99
You know, I absolutely love tonic on its own. I remember going to my grandfather's house when I was a kid, he had an impressive bar with almost any kind of booze you can imagine. He had a little fridge built into it where he kept all sorts of chasers and of course tonic water. Once (I must have been like 8 years old) I told my dad I wanted to try his G&T with a splash of Blue Curacao (which is delish, by the way) and he gave me a sip. I loved it. Asked for another sip, and another sip. My grandfather thought he would mess with me and gave me the can of tonic thinking that I would hate the bitter taste but I actually loved it. :)
After that day, he always had a can of tonic ready whenever I came to visit. He passed away 2 years ago, and every now and then I have some tonic and it brings back so many memories of going to that house.
Everyone seems to think I'm a weirdo for drinking it straight.
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I used to do the same thing and discovered another upside to ordering tonic and lime at bars/clubs. When I was under 21 I can't even tell you how many times I'd order a tonic and lime from one bartender and when I would walk up to another one with the empty glass they would say "another gin and tonic?" :D why yes, thank you |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by XaNaX
I used to do the same thing and discovered another upside to ordering tonic and lime at bars/clubs. When I was under 21 I can't even tell you how many times I'd order a tonic and lime from one bartender and when I would walk up to another one with the empty glass they would say "another gin and tonic?" :D why yes, thank you |
haha nice. |
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| dancemaniac |
hmmm gin and tonic.
My boyfriend made some damsen vodka a few weekends ago, will be ready next year. Try some if you get the chance, it's best to drink it neat....hic.... |
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| Gauss |
| quote: | Originally posted by nchs09
Because i am a gin noob and want to find other ways of drinking gin....
So red bull will work flavor wise? |
I see... Yes, it'll definitely work. With good enough ratio it'll kill the taste of alcohol, leaving only the sweet fizziness. :)
But that goes for almost any liquor mixed with Red Bull (or other energy drink), at least the ones that I've tasted.
Btw, I'm avoiding Red Bull after hearing it's very hazardous for heart and veins, more than any other energy drink. |
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