The correct Gin and Tonic: List 'em up Maynard.

[cravenmorhead]

To me the only important thing is freshly-opened tonic whatever the type- needs to be very bubbly. Do not save tonic for the next day. Many bar fountains don't cut it in this department imho.

I like some bitters too. By the time you add that and sweet tonic water, good gin is a waste to me. But then I feel that way about all mixed drinks- save the good stuff for when drinking neat, up etc.

Agree on all counts. I'm partial to tonic in 12 oz cans to guarantee fizziness. And New Amsterdam has been my go-to gin and tonic gin.

[ianpnw]

Sipsmith VJOP (Very Junipery Over Proof - it's the English being whimsical) + Fever Tree tonic

[PB]

This thread should have been closed when someone said they thought Hendricks wasn't gag-o-licious.



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FIFY

[Tippster]

Why is this thread still going? It was settled: Bombay Sapphire, Schweppes, and 2 limes.

[riser4]

Why is this thread still going? It was settled: Bombay Sapphire, Schweppes, and 2 limes.

fkna ray

[Meadow Skipper]

Influenced by some earlier post here, I'm giving Q tonic a try today with the Hendricks. I have to say, it's worthy, quite worthy. Dry and smooth.

And rereading this thread was pretty amusing, it was a good one.

[riser4]

I like fizzy.

[mattig]

Schweppes?! Sapphire?



Don't get me wrong, I divorce my wife every time she wastes our money on Q or Fever Tree, but they're sooooo much better. Anyone who can't immediately recognize that either hasn't had them sober or has a broken palate.

Sapphire is lighter fluid.

If Hendricks and Q doesn't make the best GT you ever had, you're not squeezing enough lime.

Basically, if you disagree with me, you're wrong and not entitled to your own opinion. Also, there's only one way to settle this.

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[The Tortoise]

Making your own tonic syrup trumps all though.

[PB]

I must admit, I haven't actually tried the combo of Cucumber vomit and Q-tip orange smegma, so who knows?

But two abortions do not make a Rhodes scholar.

[::: :::]

Basically, if you disagree with me, you're wrong and not entitled to your own opinion. Also, there's only one way to settle this.

you hosting a Hendricks/Tanqueray drink off?

[Game Over]

^ try Bulldog if you are feeling adventurous. $5 off this month...,

[mattig]

you hosting a Hendricks/Tanqueray drink off?

Yes, I believe that was implied.


I also feel like I should say that it looks like there are a lot of solid suggestions for even higher-end ingredients in this thread. I'm sure there are even better combos to be discovered. My vitriol is directed at Schweppes/Sapphire (or tanq) as some sort of benchmark.

If I'm running out to quickly grab stuff that's always in stock and always available in 1.5l bottles (or 1.75l), it's Hendricks. If cost was a consideration, beefeater, or something local.

I'd like to try the homemade route for the tonic. Tried it with ginger beer and didn't get close enough to fever tree to keep trying.


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[JimmyCarter]

Glendalough wild botanical, fever tree and...grapefruit.

Not proper, but this grapefruit thing might just be a nice alternative this summer.

The glendalough bottle worked out well too.

[Meadow Skipper]

I just want to say that a Botanist + Fever Tree g&t, with lots of ice in a tall glass, in the shade, after working in the sun all day is pretty f’n sublime. But you probably knew that.

[PB]

So's an Old Raj Martini with nothing more than homeopathy levels of vermouth, but that's another thread.

[Meadow Skipper]

So's an Old Raj Martini with nothing more than homeopathy levels of vermouth, but that's another thread.

I can’t argue with that.

[skajah]

I'm sure it's been said before, but the correct gin & tonic is the one that is is right in front of you.
Beautiful day up the Skagit today, had to attack the compound hard,as it is getting unruly fast. Sore as fuck. A G&T was in order. Let the season begin.

[BmillsSkier]

I think I cycled through a few weeks of fresh-squeezed margaritas but it was only around 72-75 the whole time.

Now that I’ve been to a baseball game and the temp hit a zero-humidity 81, it is officially G&T, sorry, Beefeater and tonic season.

Cheers

[Game Over]

Well I guess it’s soon time to fall of the wagon.

[irul&ublo]

I believe I have already posted this, but for all of you troglodytes and posers, here is the answer:

Chimney glass

Ice

Beefeaters....just the regular, about 2 oz.

Good basic tonic. Small bottle Schweppes is fine.

Big squeeze of lime.

Two shakes of Fee Brothers Orange bitters.

Done

The best

The end

[wendigo]

Ahhh Schweppes is crap, at least get some fever tree or Q.
Port chilkoot gin will greatly improve your drink.
The orange bitters are a nice touch!

[Bobby Stainless]

Roku Gin is good and not too expensive.

This thread should have been closed when someone said they didn't understand the appeal of Hendricks.



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Truth.

[irul&ublo]

Sipsmith g&t, with Fee Bros cherry bitters. Rod and the Faces on the box

[Buster Highmen]

good timing. summers here. get out your white shoes and belt.