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Gin drink ?

colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:13:57 GMT

I normally drink either white wine or vodka on the rocks. Who knew that gin bottles look surprisingly similar to vodka, lol. Anyway, I tried straight gin on the rocks & w/a little bit of vermouth but to me they both taste like some kind of bushy plant, not that I've ever tried that but ... Any ideas for drinking gin, thanks.

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spumoni99 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:19:00 GMT

To me it tastes like some kind of disinfectant cleaner, the only hard alcohol I can drink straight is jameson whiskey but I only drink a few times a year.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:22:36 GMT

Personally, don't like gin but friends love gin and tonic.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:22:53 GMT

@colleena

Try a Tom Collins.

Ingredients ; 2 ounces London dry gin ; 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed ; 1/2 ounce simple syrup ; Club soda, to top ; lemon wheel.

Tastes kind of like lemonade to me. Great on a hot day.

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KathyM23 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:32:09 GMT

gin and gingerale or gin and seven up or sprite with a squeeze of lime. Only Tangeray.

Gin is my drink of choice (unless is an ice cream drink like Brandy Alexander) but I never did like gin and tonic; that is much too bitter.

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sabatini — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:39:04 GMT

@colleena wrote:
I normally drink either white wine or vodka on the rocks. Who knew that gin bottles look surprisingly similar to vodka, lol. Anyway, I tried straight gin on the rocks & w/a little bit of vermouth but to me they both taste like some kind of bushy plant, not that I've ever tried that but ... Any ideas for drinking gin, thanks.

@colleena, as another poster mentioned, a gin & tonic is a classic.

Pour gin over ice, add tonic water & squeeze in some fresh lime. Refreshing!

As far as gin tasting like "a bushy plant", the 1st time I tasted it, it reminded me of pine needles.

Gin is made from juniper berries, so you were correct in saying that it tastes like a bushy plant!

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kate2357 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:41:36 GMT

On the website Insanely Good recipes they have 17 Classic Gin Cocktails listed. Some of them sound delicious to try.

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:44:35 GMT

@spumoni99 Disinfectant cleaner or medicinal taste, just yuck.

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magicmoodz — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:44:54 GMT

I think an Aviation is a special gin drink. I always use Hendricks gin because I don't find it to be "junipery".😄

It makes a beautiful presentation.

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:45:27 GMT

@kate2357 I'm on my way over there to check it out, thanks.

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:46:26 GMT

@sabatini Had no idea, thanks.

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River Song — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:47:27 GMT

Gimlet

2-1/2 oz. Gin

1/2 oz. Lime juice cordial, such as Rose's

Lime wedge, for garnish

Gin Bloody Mary

2 oz. Gin

4 oz. Tomato juice

1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice

1/4 t. Black pepper

pinch of salt

1/4 t. Ground cinnamon

2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce

lemon wedge, for garnish

Gin & Sin

2 oz. Gin

1 oz. Orange juice

1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice

2 dashes of grenadine

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:48:31 GMT

@KathyM23 Thanks, I've got some 7up so'll give it a try.

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:50:13 GMT

@River Song Omg, those sound good; I'm going to have to try them all.

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On It — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:52:40 GMT

A Salty Dog can be made with gin and grapefruit juice. The rim can be salted (like a margarita) or not. It is one part gin to two parts grapefruit juice.

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colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:52:46 GMT

@shoesnbags Ooh Tom Collins sounds good, had no idea so many options w/gin.

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shoesnbags — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:57:38 GMT

@colleena wrote:
@shoesnbags Ooh Tom Collins sounds good, had no idea so many options w/gin.

@colleena

I'm a sissy when it comes to alcohol - mixed drinks only, no straight up lol. So if I like something, you know it's at least a little bit sweet.

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KathyM23 — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:55 GMT

@colleena Use a good brand of gin. Makes all the difference.

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ECBG — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:03:34 GMT

Gin tastes like pine to me! No thanks!

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gizmogal — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:09:44 GMT

I enjoy a Gin Buck.
It's gin and ginger ale with a wedge of lime squeezed in it to taste.