Thread: Gin Drinkers Ahoy!!!

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I know it's not classy by any means, but Kratchie got me hooked on New Amsterdam. It may only be $20 per handle, but at least it comes in a glass bottle.

I like it on the rocks with a splash of tonic. Haven't been drinking much recently, but when I do, I can drink it all night.

Cheers to the all-nighter's! Also, the New Amsterdam isnt necissarly a bad gin, i mean i usually pick up a Seagrams with lime, because sometimes i'm just to cheap to buy and cut a lime. So, if that isnt lazy...not sure what is :P

They discontinued one of my favorites. Tanqueray Malacca gin. It was a nice departure from other gins but now gone forever. A moment of silence please.

Originally Posted by Sailor

First i was afraid that i gonna die and then i was afraid that i wont die.
Well never say never, but ever since i've chosen something else.

This is one of the funniest things I have EVER read on SRP! Thank you Sailor!

Originally Posted by joshb1000

See, the bottle alone makes me want to buy it, how does it make a gin and tonic taste? Any suggestions on a brand of tonic water? I've use Schweppes and Canada Dry, so far. I went to the Chili's the other day, and the bartender put club soda in place of tonic water, when i mentioned it he told me they're all the same. So, i had him try both.... My drink was free.

To be honest, I haven't made a study of the nuances of gin tasting. This one is particular in that it contains the essence of rose hip and, more obvious to me, cucumber.

I use Schweppes tonic and instead of a lime, a cucumber slice. It's a heavenly addition to the usual botanicals.

Stirrings makes a tonic that seems a step above from my knowledge of their other products, but I haven't tried it.



-Rob

Originally Posted by Bill S

This thread gives me a headache just reading it....

I think I need to shave my tongue just reading it...

Originally Posted by sicboater

To be honest, I haven't made a study of the nuances of gin tasting. This one is particular in that it contains the essence of rose hip and, more obvious to me, cucumber.

I use Schweppes tonic and instead of a lime, a cucumber slice. It's a heavenly addition to the usual botanicals.

Stirrings makes a tonic that seems a step above from my knowledge of their other products, but I haven't tried it.



-Rob

I would have never really expected rose hip and cucumber. It's definitely worth a try regardless, and thanks for the tip about a cucumber slice in the gin and tonic. Where do you find the Stirrings Tonic Water? I've also heard of a Tonic Water from MA that doesnt use high fructose corn syrup... id like to give that a try too. Every time i think about this, it make me want to sit out on in the front of my house, have a drink and smoke a Vintage "92" Rocky Patel cigar.... i think i just may. lol

Originally Posted by joshb1000

I would have never really expected rose hip and cucumber. It's definitely worth a try regardless, and thanks for the tip about a cucumber slice in the gin and tonic. Where do you find the Stirrings Tonic Water? I've also heard of a Tonic Water from MA that doesnt use high fructose corn syrup... id like to give that a try too. Every time i think about this, it make me want to sit out on in the front of my house, have a drink and smoke a Vintage "92" Rocky Patel cigar.... i think i just may. lol

Up here in Atlanta, we can find stirrings in some of the area package stores. They make a lot of mixers and they bottle soda, tonic, and ginger ale. I have only ever tried the margarita mix that they make, but it was pretty good.

You may be interested in this:

Jeffrey Morgenthaler » How to Make Your Own Tonic Water

I might need to look up some online sources for the bark!

-Rob

Originally Posted by mikey

Well, you shouldn't be drinking the cheap stuff that comes in plastic bottles.

That's my rule of thumb.....Nothing out of a plastic bottle

Originally Posted by mikey

Well, you shouldn't be drinking the cheap stuff that comes in plastic bottles.

Gin comes in plastic bottles????!!!!! Gee, even our cheapest of the cheap still comes in a glass bottle over here. Plastic indeed.....

Originally Posted by Silver

Gin comes in plastic bottles????!!!!! Gee, even our cheapest of the cheap still comes in a glass bottle over here. Plastic indeed.....

HA, i went to the liquor store the othe day and asked my roommate if he wanted me to pick anything up. I came back with a bottle of bombay saphire for me, him on the other hand a bit cheaper. He hands me a $5 bill and asks for the cheapest gin I can find. Needless to say, he ended up with a $2.75 pint of aristocrat gin in a beautiful plastic bottle.