Gin. Always gin. (1 Viewer)

[Mondaynight]

Waiting for poker chips to dry felt like the perfect time to do a gin inventory. Or… a GINVENTORY, if you will. Anyone else out there big into gin? If so, what are your favorites?

As much as I love trying new gins, I keep coming back to Tanqueray or another London Dry. That Engine Organic Gin (looks like an oil can) is quite good. That and The Botanist probably my current favorites.

 

[doublebooyah85]

Well shit now I'm thirsty

 

[ovo]

I used to crawl through Juniper bushes as a kid, don't care for Gin so much

 

[Mondaynight]

I used to crawl through Juniper bushes as a kid, don't care for Gin so much

Well I’m not sure how you are with context clues, but this thread probably isn’t for you.

 

[Mondaynight]

Well shit now I'm thirsty

 

[Taghkanic]

Used to love Hendricks… Unfortunately in my 50s, gin seems to dissagree with me. Just gin, thankfully. It’s almost a mild allergic reaction. Sucks.

 

[surfik]

Usually go for Polish home brand Lubuski, however recently tried Wild Burro and it is awsome...

 

[Gunnar]

I think the tonic matters just as much as the gin ps Black pepper and strawberries are a killer combo with Bombey!

 

[Pinkdan]

Love this thread title

 

[Mondaynight]

I think the tonic matters just as much as the gin ps Black pepper and strawberries are a killer combo with Bombey!

You are absolutely right. Fever Tree is my go to.

 

[Machine]

Waiting for poker chips to dry felt like the perfect time to do a gin inventory. Or… a GINVENTORY, if you will. Anyone else out there big into gin? If so, what are your favorites?

As much as I love trying new gins, I keep coming back to Tanqueray or another London Dry. That Engine Organic Gin (looks like an oil can) is quite good. That and The Botanist probably my current favorites.

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No bombay (sapphire)?

 

[Mondaynight]

No bombay (sapphire)?

I don’t mind it but I don’t always stock it. A little too peppery for an everyday drinker but a great option at a mediocre bar.

 

[Machine]

I don’t mind it but I don’t always stock it. A little too peppery for an everyday drinker but a great option at a mediocre bar.

Dick

 

[raynmanas]

i thought this was about the best 2 player card game ever and got excited. the booze is fine too, i guess.

 

[Venturalvn]

I always have a bottle of Monkey 47 in the house, but haven't found many cocktails that call to it. Lemon and sweet vermouth work well, but I prefer it straight up.

 

[FestiveKnight]

Here’s my gin struggle. Maybe someone here can I help. I quite like gin but hate anything carbonated. I make a martini pretty frequently but I’ve been looking for other ways to enjoy the nuances of a gin that A) don’t have any tonic or soda and B) don’t overpower the gin flavors. Suggestions?

 

[Venturalvn]

Here’s my gin struggle. Maybe someone here can I help. I quite like gin but hate anything carbonated. I make a martini pretty frequently but I’ve been looking for other ways to enjoy the nuances of a gin that A) don’t have any tonic or soda and B) don’t overpower the gin flavors. Suggestions?

Most gins are quite delicious on their own. If you're not a fan of neat gin, but enjoy gin flavor in drinks, try gin straight up - shaken with ice and strained into a cold glass. You certain can't overpower gin that way!

There are many flavor profiles of gin, so each can be enjoyed on its own and can span a large flavor profile.

 

[Mondaynight]

Here’s my gin struggle. Maybe someone here can I help. I quite like gin but hate anything carbonated. I make a martini pretty frequently but I’ve been looking for other ways to enjoy the nuances of a gin that A) don’t have any tonic or soda and B) don’t overpower the gin flavors. Suggestions?

Here are a few of my fave gin cocktails with no bubbles. Admittedly, most of these do have strong flavors from chartreuse, Aperol, etc.

 

[NotRealNameNoSir]

Here are a few of my fave gin cocktails with no bubbles. Admittedly, most of these do have strong flavors from chartreuse, Aperol, etc.


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Corpse Reviver containing Coochie Americano, not surprised, quite spellbinding at times.

 

[upNdown]

Ive always assumed that sloe gin had nothing to do with gin, so I normally wouldn’t ask. But since you’ve pictured a bottle, I’ll take a shot. Do you have any idea if there’s a sloe gin shortage? I was making Alabama Slammers for the 4th of July, and I had to check 6 different stores before I found one that had sloe gin, and they only had one bottle left.

As for gin, I drank a lot of Bombay sapphire and Tanqueray in my younger years. Hendricks is nice.

 

[RichMahogany]

Drinking this right now.

Ford’s gin, clarified lime, cucumber, shiso, and basil seeds.

Kind of intense but delicious and refreshing

 

[Joe Harris]

I love gin but I'm not typically much of a drinker - unless @kirchhausen is around to talk me into a wine slushy.

I always have a bottle of Monkey 47 in the house

I also tend to have some in the house. Monkey 47 is the best gin I've tried, but I definitely haven't had very many top shelf brands. I typically just do simple mixed drinks like gin and tonic, but Monkey 47 is good enough to sip on. I'm sure there are others with similar or superior quality.

 

[Colquhoun]

Waiting for poker chips to dry felt like the perfect time to do a gin inventory. Or… a GINVENTORY, if you will. Anyone else out there big into gin? If so, what are your favorites?

As much as I love trying new gins, I keep coming back to Tanqueray or another London Dry. That Engine Organic Gin (looks like an oil can) is quite good. That and The Botanist probably my current favorites.

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Just a heads-up, no need to let them "dry", as mineral oil doesn't evaporate. It soaks in, but that can be done without leaving them out.
Now, if youre looking for a good reason to inventory the gin, carry on.

 

[Mondaynight]

Just a heads-up, no need to let them "dry", as mineral oil doesn't evaporate. It soaks in, but that can be done without leaving them out.
Now, if youre looking for a good reason to inventory the gin, carry on.

FWIW this was a post-ultrasonic bath "dry," not a mineral oil "dry." However, this advice is still helpful since I had no idea. Currently in the middle of the oiling. Gah my fingers hurt.

 

[Mondaynight]

@Gunnar My neighborhood bar has trash tonic so I bring my own.

 

[Mondaynight]

Fancy gin and tonic to kick off date night. Cheers!

 

[graywolf]

Being born and raised in Florida I might be a bit biased, but my go-tos for all things gin have been St. Augustine and Old St. Pete gin. I’ve never been a fan of the super juniper-forward varieties and love the citrus note in these.

 

[GreekRedEye]

My go to London dry style gin is Plymouth. It is the least juniper forward of the london drys and mixes well in every cocktail I have ever thrown at it. Hayman's is a wonderful Old Tom style gin that is a bit sweeter - great on its own or in older cocktail recipes such as the Tom Collins or the Martinez.

 

[GreekRedEye]

Fancy gin and tonic to kick off date night. Cheers!View attachment 1173495

Looks delicious! A variation to try some time: put a splash of green or yellow chartreause on top of the gin and tonic. Hard to get those nowadays, unfortunately. Or a dash of Suze.

What is that cocktail in the background? Looks like a Bee's Knees.

 

[Mondaynight]

Looks delicious! A variation to try some time: put a splash of green or yellow chartreause on top of the gin and tonic. Hard to get those nowadays, unfortunately. Or a dash of Suze.

What is that cocktail in the background? Looks like a Bee's Knees.

A green chartreuse floater is a staple at our house. It's the only way my wife will drink a G&T. I don't remember what that cocktail in the background was... I think it was a riff on a classic daquiri.