Gin drinkers only what is your fav.

In college, I met a guy who was much older than me and adopted me as his college son and instilled in me some habits which I have yet to break. The only gin I drink now is Gilbey's. I have had many gins, but I think for the price, Gibley's can't be beat.

As for how to make a martini, he put vermouth into an atomizer and sprayed it into the martini. He made the best martinis I have ever had.

However, my favorite drink with with gin is a gin and tonic with lime rubbed around the rim of the glass, a cup of square ice cubes from a metal tray, 2 oz of gin (or more) and fill up the glass with canada dry tonic water squeeze in the remaining lime juice.
 
Absolute and Red Bull is my drink !!:chk

When I want to get alot tipsy Belverdere and Red Bull!!:chk
It's my happy drink!!!!!!!!!!!:chk
 
JAK said:
THANK YOU! So many people don't seem to know the differance between a martini and cold gin. If you like cold gin, thats fine, but just call it what it is. I understand that not everyone likes real martinis, but a cold glass of gin with a microliter of vermouth is not a martini. I think 5 or 6 parts gin to 1 part vermouth is ideal.
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And thank YOU! I like a dry martini, I don't measure the vermouth, I freepour with my thumb over the mouth of the bottle. But my sentiments are exactly yours, without vermouth it's just cold gin.

Just restocked the Sapphire, but I'm really liking Hendricks and Millers Gin. Completely different botanical infusions.
 
Tanqueray or Beefeater.

1st choice: Rinse a cold martini glass (or spritz) with dry vermouth, then toss it. Cold gin, two olives (stuffed w/anchovie if available), and sip lovingly.

2nd choice: One third gin, two thirds FRESH tonic, a tall glass of ice cubes and a twist of lime. This my favorite summertime cocktail.
 
What a great time of year it is. You can tell the weather is turning around the country, because all the gin drinkers are coming out! Gin Drinkers united! As with last year...I'm still partial to Bombay and Tanqueray.
 
mmblz said:
Bought a new one that is pretty darn good.
North Shore Distiller's Gin No. 6 <- link

I had had it in a martini at a restaurant. One of the best martini's I've ever had, but I thought this was because it had actual herbs in it. However, after trying the gin I have to say that a lot of the flavor is in the gin itself.
Definitely recommend trying it!
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I have to wholeheartedly second this recommendation. Tried it at a restaurant in Chicago last week and MAN was it unique. As soon as I got back, I ordered a bottle. It has a subtle hint of lavender that expertly compliments the juniper. Awesome stuff! :tu
 
muziq said:
I have to wholeheartedly second this recommendation. Tried it at a restaurant in Chicago last week and MAN was it unique. As soon as I got back, I ordered a bottle. It has a subtle hint of lavender that expertly compliments the juniper. Awesome stuff! :tu
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North Shore is my new absolute favorite, can't get enough of it!
It's also nice and salty
 
Bombay Sapphire or nothing. Oh, ok. I'll take Tanqueray in a pinch, or anything that a host is serving in the interest of good manners. But if I'm paying for it, it's Bombay, or stay away! :D
 
mmblz said:
North Shore is my new absolute favorite, can't get enough of it!
It's also nice and salty
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Yep, I forgot to mention that it knocked Hendricks out of the top spot for me. Hendricks is distant second now; I won't turn my nose up at it, but I won't pine for it quite like I used to. Now, the search is on for other small-batch gin distilleries in the US! Anyone got a few good suggestions?
 
Hammerhead said:
Bombay Sapphire or nothing. Oh, ok. I'll take Tanqueray in a pinch, or anything that a host is serving in the interest of good manners. But if I'm paying for it, it's Bombay, or stay away! :D
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:tpd::tpd::tpd: took the words right out of my mouth!

:ss
 
muziq said:
Yep, I forgot to mention that it knocked Hendricks out of the top spot for me. Hendricks is distant second now; I won't turn my nose up at it, but I won't pine for it quite like I used to. Now, the search is on for other small-batch gin distilleries in the US! Anyone got a few good suggestions?
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I have access to a bathtub and a spice rack.Any Takers?

I have to say I really like the No. 10, and Citadelle, but will have to try this "No.6"
 
mmblz said:
North Shore is my new absolute favorite, can't get enough of it!
It's also nice and salty
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muziq said:
Yep, I forgot to mention that it knocked Hendricks out of the top spot for me. Hendricks is distant second now; I won't turn my nose up at it, but I won't pine for it quite like I used to. Now, the search is on for other small-batch gin distilleries in the US! Anyone got a few good suggestions?
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Really? Wow. I gotta get me some of that.
 
muziq said:
Yep, I forgot to mention that it knocked Hendricks out of the top spot for me. Hendricks is distant second now; I won't turn my nose up at it, but I won't pine for it quite like I used to. Now, the search is on for other small-batch gin distilleries in the US! Anyone got a few good suggestions?
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With testamonials like that and just had to get some... just ordered some North Shore online. :al
 
well what is your favorite Gin. Go to on a daily basis is Seagrams right or wrong it is
what is you favorite low budget gin. Will never again go low budget, sucking hair tonic off a stagnant pond is a tough swallow
how do you drink both of them. I keep the gin in the freezer at all times. Hit the glass with just a pinch of vermouth, swirl it around and pitch the excess. 2 cocktail onions and one olive,, usually jalapeño stuffed or anchovy.MMMMM
what gin do you hate most Any gin that comes in a plastic bottle


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has any one ever tryed iceburg gin. i have had there vodka before and was veary happy with it. there vodka is veary clean to me. i bet there gin would be a little mild and not so dry. any one got any input:D
 
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