Gin and tonic

smudges dad · 05-09-2011, 21:38

Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer.

Feel free to suggest anything better

earthling13 · 06-09-2011, 11:51

Never appealed to me as a drink which is strange because I love tonic water on it's own and I love the smell of gin.

Teddybleads · 06-09-2011, 11:54

Gin makes me melancholic. I prefere Vodka and tonic.

earthling13 · 06-09-2011, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teddybleads

Gin makes me melancholic. I prefere Vodka and tonic.

It used to be called Mothers ruin. I remember my dad, who liked a whisky, switched to it for a short while many years ago and it made him very nasty which was totally out of character.

RAINBOWGIRL22 · 06-09-2011, 12:13

Much prefer a voddie and diet coke myself but hey ho.

I must have got drunk on gin when I was a teenager and have never been able to stand the stuff since

Teddybleads · 06-09-2011, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by earthling13

It used to be called Mothers ruin. I remember my dad, who liked a whisky, switched to it for a short while many years ago and it made him very nasty which was totally out of character.

Yes, Mrs. Bleads is vile on gin, brings out the demon in her. I always think of those Hogarth drawing of Gin Lane and Beer Street and it puts me off anyway.

girlfrommars · 06-09-2011, 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudges dad

Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer.

Feel free to suggest anything better

I am with you, I couldn't come up with a better combination.

Watcher #1 · 06-09-2011, 12:51

Gin & lemonade is OK, but G&T is best.

Vodka & Red Bull or Irn-Bru are both pretty good.

Mrs #1 swears by Ameretto & Cola - tastes like a Bakewell tart!

nowahalla · 06-09-2011, 12:54

och, the OP's gone and made me want a G&T now

but is it better with lemon or lime??

BrunoStreete · 06-09-2011, 13:08

Spiced Rum and Lemonade for me. Can't stand gin.

whackyracer · 06-09-2011, 13:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudges dad

Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer.

Feel free to suggest anything better

Love it! The g&t I had in Barcelona had peppercorns in it which worked quite well.

jojo01 · 06-09-2011, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudges dad

Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer.

Feel free to suggest anything better

Anything better? Are you bonkers, there is nothing better!

A tall glass, lots of ice, a slug of gin, topped up with skinny tonic and a wedge of lime. Perfection in a glass.

degsyhufc · 06-09-2011, 15:01

Bourbon & giniger ale is my fave combo of the moment. I remember having gin when I was a teenager and in tasted rank. I may have had it in a long island iced tea since but that's about it.

swingaleg · 06-09-2011, 15:24

I used to have G&T when my late Dad came to saty with me........

We used to have a big G&T around 5pm then have our afternoon naps and wake up for tea.............

Porcupine · 06-09-2011, 15:46

I love G&T.

I used to go to a pub in London that made the best G&Ts i have ever had. They were served in a long frosted glass with good quality gin, tonic, lots of ice and a squeeze of fresh lime which was then added to the glass. I could knock them back easily.

I do have G&T at home and buy the mini cans of tonic as i hate flat tonic water and I don't want one every night.

indianwells · 06-09-2011, 16:59

Tall glass half filled with ice, a whole lime squeezed in then the flesh and skin chopped and bunged in. A big slug of Tanqueray No 10 and topped up with slimline tonic. A quick stir and then, well i'm exceedingly happy.

whackyracer · 06-09-2011, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porcupine

I love G&T.
I used to go to a pub in London that made the best G&Ts i have ever had. They were served in a long frosted glass with good quality gin, tonic, lots of ice and a squeeze of fresh lime which was then added to the glass. I could knock them back easily.
I do have G&T at home and buy the mini cans of tonic as i hate flat tonic water and I don't want one every night.

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianwells

Tall glass half filled with ice, a whole lime squeezed in then the flesh and skin chopped and bunged in. A big slug of Tanqueray No 10 and topped up with slimline tonic. A quick stir and then, well i'm exceedingly happy.

Ooooh...i don't suppose either of you could nip round mine and make me one?

Flying Dagger · 06-09-2011, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojo01

Anything better? Are you bonkers, there is nothing better!

A tall glass, lots of ice, a slug of gin, topped up with skinny tonic and a wedge of lime. Perfection in a glass.

Couldn't have put it better myself. I'm a lover of good quality malt whiskies but nothing beats a G and T on a summers day. Very refreshing.

jojo01 · 06-09-2011, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Dagger

Couldn't have put it better myself. I'm a lover of good quality malt whiskies but nothing beats a G and T on a summers day. Very refreshing.

Not just a summer's day IMO... a spring day, an autumn day, a winter day etc!

We need a drunk smiley!

Pixie Queen · 06-09-2011, 19:45

Himself has bought me a bottle of Hendricks gin as a pressie. I'm so looking forward to enjoying a gorgeous Hendricks and tonic with cucumber.

stripedcat · 06-09-2011, 21:44

Got to agree that the blend of a G & T is just perfect. So refreshing and zesty! Got to partner it with lime - lemon is okay but lime adds more 'bite' and zest!

andyccm · 07-09-2011, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by nowahalla

och, the OP's gone and made me want a G&T now

but is it better with lemon or lime??

Lime all the way .

Was just talking about this the other day and having worked in the industry it always made me chuckle when people used say oh I love a G&T but it has to be Gordons, nothing else will do, and then go and order it with lemon

Pixie Queen · 08-09-2011, 00:29

Finally had my Hendricks ..... wonderful.

Off to bed now

neo_wales · 08-09-2011, 03:50

I love G&T or VAT, how about a Rye and dry ginger? Good splash of Canadian club, drop or two of angostura bitters (I do mean one or two drops), ice and dry ginger in a tall glass and optional slice of orange

If you have the angostura bitters and the gin go for a 'pinkers', a 'Pink Gin', angostura bitters and gin with ice, I like a bit of plain water mixed with mine or you could use sparkling water if you need a bit of fizz.

edwinbot · 08-09-2011, 14:45

I much prefer lime. Always seems to taste better if the line gets a run around the rim of the glass as well as being squeezed before being dropped in.

05-09-2011, 21:38	#1
smudges dad Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort William Posts: 22,292	Gin and tonic Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer. Feel free to suggest anything better

06-09-2011, 11:51	#2
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Never appealed to me as a drink which is strange because I love tonic water on it's own and I love the smell of gin.

06-09-2011, 11:54	#3
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Gin makes me melancholic. I prefere Vodka and tonic.

06-09-2011, 12:05	#4
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Quote: Originally Posted by Teddybleads Gin makes me melancholic. I prefere Vodka and tonic. It used to be called Mothers ruin. I remember my dad, who liked a whisky, switched to it for a short while many years ago and it made him very nasty which was totally out of character.

06-09-2011, 12:13	#5
RAINBOWGIRL22 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 23,261	Much prefer a voddie and diet coke myself but hey ho. I must have got drunk on gin when I was a teenager and have never been able to stand the stuff since

06-09-2011, 12:16	#6
Teddybleads Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,118	Quote: Originally Posted by earthling13 It used to be called Mothers ruin. I remember my dad, who liked a whisky, switched to it for a short while many years ago and it made him very nasty which was totally out of character. Yes, Mrs. Bleads is vile on gin, brings out the demon in her. I always think of those Hogarth drawing of Gin Lane and Beer Street and it puts me off anyway.

06-09-2011, 12:23	#7
girlfrommars Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Suffolk Posts: 2,464	Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer. Feel free to suggest anything better I am with you, I couldn't come up with a better combination.

06-09-2011, 12:51	#8
Watcher #1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Here <------------- Posts: 6,644	Gin & lemonade is OK, but G&T is best. Vodka & Red Bull or Irn-Bru are both pretty good. Mrs #1 swears by Ameretto & Cola - tastes like a Bakewell tart!

06-09-2011, 12:54	#9
nowahalla Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,910	och, the OP's gone and made me want a G&T now but is it better with lemon or lime??

06-09-2011, 13:08	#10
BrunoStreete Inactive Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 7,071	Spiced Rum and Lemonade for me. Can't stand gin.

06-09-2011, 13:16	#11
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer. Feel free to suggest anything better Love it! The g&t I had in Barcelona had peppercorns in it which worked quite well.

06-09-2011, 14:18	#12
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Quote: Originally Posted by smudges dad Why is this such a good combination. Juniper berries and quinine just seem to work better than any other spirit and mixer. Feel free to suggest anything better Anything better? Are you bonkers, there is nothing better! A tall glass, lots of ice, a slug of gin, topped up with skinny tonic and a wedge of lime. Perfection in a glass.

06-09-2011, 15:01	#13
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Bourbon & giniger ale is my fave combo of the moment. I remember having gin when I was a teenager and in tasted rank. I may have had it in a long island iced tea since but that's about it.

06-09-2011, 15:24	#14
swingaleg Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 76,847	I used to have G&T when my late Dad came to saty with me........ We used to have a big G&T around 5pm then have our afternoon naps and wake up for tea.............

06-09-2011, 15:46	#15
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21,392	I love G&T. I used to go to a pub in London that made the best G&Ts i have ever had. They were served in a long frosted glass with good quality gin, tonic, lots of ice and a squeeze of fresh lime which was then added to the glass. I could knock them back easily. I do have G&T at home and buy the mini cans of tonic as i hate flat tonic water and I don't want one every night.

06-09-2011, 16:59	#16
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Tall glass half filled with ice, a whole lime squeezed in then the flesh and skin chopped and bunged in. A big slug of Tanqueray No 10 and topped up with slimline tonic. A quick stir and then, well i'm exceedingly happy.

06-09-2011, 17:08	#17
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	Quote: Originally Posted by Porcupine I love G&T. I used to go to a pub in London that made the best G&Ts i have ever had. They were served in a long frosted glass with good quality gin, tonic, lots of ice and a squeeze of fresh lime which was then added to the glass. I could knock them back easily. I do have G&T at home and buy the mini cans of tonic as i hate flat tonic water and I don't want one every night. Quote: Originally Posted by indianwells Tall glass half filled with ice, a whole lime squeezed in then the flesh and skin chopped and bunged in. A big slug of Tanqueray No 10 and topped up with slimline tonic. A quick stir and then, well i'm exceedingly happy. Ooooh...i don't suppose either of you could nip round mine and make me one?

06-09-2011, 17:12	#18
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	Quote: Originally Posted by jojo01 Anything better? Are you bonkers, there is nothing better! A tall glass, lots of ice, a slug of gin, topped up with skinny tonic and a wedge of lime. Perfection in a glass. Couldn't have put it better myself. I'm a lover of good quality malt whiskies but nothing beats a G and T on a summers day. Very refreshing.

06-09-2011, 17:14	#19
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Quote: Originally Posted by Flying Dagger Couldn't have put it better myself. I'm a lover of good quality malt whiskies but nothing beats a G and T on a summers day. Very refreshing. Not just a summer's day IMO... a spring day, an autumn day, a winter day etc! We need a drunk smiley!

06-09-2011, 19:45	#20
Pixie Queen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: My Own Little World Posts: 1,102	Himself has bought me a bottle of Hendricks gin as a pressie. I'm so looking forward to enjoying a gorgeous Hendricks and tonic with cucumber.

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06-09-2011, 21:44	#21
stripedcat Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,719	Got to agree that the blend of a G & T is just perfect. So refreshing and zesty! Got to partner it with lime - lemon is okay but lime adds more 'bite' and zest!

07-09-2011, 21:56	#22
andyccm Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North East Posts: 170	Quote: Originally Posted by nowahalla och, the OP's gone and made me want a G&T now but is it better with lemon or lime?? Lime all the way . Was just talking about this the other day and having worked in the industry it always made me chuckle when people used say oh I love a G&T but it has to be Gordons, nothing else will do, and then go and order it with lemon

08-09-2011, 00:29	#23
Pixie Queen Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: My Own Little World Posts: 1,102	Finally had my Hendricks ..... wonderful. Off to bed now

08-09-2011, 03:50	#24
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	I love G&T or VAT, how about a Rye and dry ginger? Good splash of Canadian club, drop or two of angostura bitters (I do mean one or two drops), ice and dry ginger in a tall glass and optional slice of orange If you have the angostura bitters and the gin go for a 'pinkers', a 'Pink Gin', angostura bitters and gin with ice, I like a bit of plain water mixed with mine or you could use sparkling water if you need a bit of fizz.

08-09-2011, 14:45	#25
edwinbot Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: london Posts: 307	I much prefer lime. Always seems to taste better if the line gets a run around the rim of the glass as well as being squeezed before being dropped in.