Any gin fans?

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 09/17/2020 at 21:17 • Filed to: None

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I’ve never much cared for Gin, so it was with no small amount of trepidation that I decided to experiment with the floral liquor.

First up was a pretty standard Gin Fizz. Admittedly it was very much a bottom-of-the-Gin-barrel cocktail, as I didn’t bother with freshly squeezed citrus , the egg used for the foam was a few days past expiration, and the Gin was far from what you’d want to drink straight.

That said... A wet shake followed by a second dry shake with egg white produced a perfect foam strong enough to center a metal straw! We’ll call that a success. Taste-wise... 6.5/10.

Next up was a non-traditional Gimlet. Us ing a fresh slush mix from a local restaurant in place of lime, lemon and sugar water, this was a surprisingly balanced drink. No hint of alcohol on the tongue, a light floral overtone, and no single ingredient overpowering the rest. This was something that went down easy, but in such a way as to reward sipping throughout the night.

Tonight I’m going to experiment with building cocktails *inside* of a large ice cube. Hosting a small dinner on Sunday and I might as well make a splash!

lone_liberal > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:23

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I’m a big G&T and gimlet fan. When I first tasted gin I thought it was like chewing pine needles but I came around.

MM54 > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:23

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Yep. Tanqueray and Sprite. Don’t go too heavy on the gin.

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:28

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I like gin enough  that my cologne features   gin botanicals....in effect I smell a bit like gin whether I’ve been drinking it or not. And tonight, I am (Negronis with pizza and football).

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:28

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Yup.

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/gin-1842994395

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:32

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Barr Hill spirits make a fantastic gin from honey. It’s pricey but worth it.

I’m a big, big fan of Old Tom gin. If you’ve never had any, it’s life changing.

https://caledoniaspirits.com/spirit/gin/

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:32

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yes

Snuze: Needs another Swede > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:35

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Gin & tonics used to be my drink of choice. Now I'm more of a whisky fan, but I still partake from time to time.  

Nibby > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:38

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You know AestheticsInMotion, using a fresh slush mix is much like making love to a beautiful woman.
You gotta experiment with building cocktails,
experiment with the floral liquor,
and finally bother with freshly squeezed citrus.

AestheticsInMotion > Nibby 09/17/2020 at 21:42

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Are u a bot

AestheticsInMotion > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 09/17/2020 at 21:42

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Oooooooh

Nibby > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:42

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no u

AestheticsInMotion > MM54 09/17/2020 at 21:43

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That last sentance describes my overall experience with gin before this night

OPPOsaurus WRX > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:43

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bo th me and my Allroad driving boss love gin.

and allroads.

For Sweden > Nibby 09/17/2020 at 21:47

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Does she also taste like pine cones

Nibby > For Sweden 09/17/2020 at 21:49

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no, porcupines

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 21:59

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Blends of choice at present:

Curiosity Negroni Gin with Fever Tree Clementine Tonic

Tanqueray with East Imperial Yuzu Tonic

Mt Uncle Botanic Australis G in, shaken with ice in the same room as a bottle of Martini.

gmctavish needs more space > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:00

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I do usually like gin. I prefer whisky, but gin is what I like next. I used to drink Bombay Sapphire, but for the last few years it’s been local gins, like Old Order, Victoria, Empress, and Ampersand. Recently I tried Drumshanbo, and liked it a lot. The other day I tried Nikka’s Coffey Gin, which is the most interesting gin I’ve ever had. I usually mix with tonic, either Fentiman’s or Fever Tree, but the Nikka should be had neat.

Stef Schrader > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:02

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*waves*

That Gimlet looks awesome.

Kiltedpadre > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:04

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I’m a big fan of gin. A gin and tonic is one of my favorite cocktails while lounging on the screened porch reading with Ruby.

Jb boin > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:13

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If you like floral gins, i really liked the Etsu gin (a Japanese one), the Jinzu is also nice but felt sweeter which is less my thing.

MM54 > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:16

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It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not something to mix strong.

t0ast > gmctavish needs more space 09/17/2020 at 22:19

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+1 on the Nikka. Love the citrus notes and absurdly loooooong aftertaste. It’s one of the very few I’ll skip the lime on in a G&T or just drink on its own.

gmctavish needs more space > t0ast 09/17/2020 at 22:21

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I read a review before I bought it, and questioned their claim of a minute long finish....and then I tried it. Yeah, I can believe that being a minute of aftertaste, it’s wild

wafflesnfalafel > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:22

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I’ve had the Dry Fly and Copper Works gins but didn’t think either were significantly  better than a national name like Tanqueray , etc.... I like the herbal notes of some more creative beers but haven’t really found a gin that does that for me yet.

superdave847 > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:26

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I’m a big fan.

Khalbali > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:27

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I love gin, it’s definitely my spirit of choice atm. I’m not too fancy though, I drink it on the rocks or with tonic, sometimes a little citrus but that’s it. Aviation is my cheap go to, Hendricks is good also. I have boodles London dry currently, kinda meh on it so far but just opened it so we’ll see if that changes. Tanqueray Rangpur is my all time fav, a little pricier but still very reasonable, most bigger liquor stores carry it but you won’t find it in a gas station or anything.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:32

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My 40 of gin still has 39 in it. 

Chariotoflove > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:40

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Gin good. I mix it mostly in martinis.

SmugAardvark > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 22:54

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I’ve been making a lot of Gin Sours recently. Basically a whiskey sour with two small modifications (gin instead of whiskey and lime juice instead of lemon juice) . There might be a more proper name for this than gin sour, but whatevs. It’s basically a gin fizz without the soda water.

2 oz. gin

3/4 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. simple syrup

1/2 oz. egg white

Garnish of Angostura bitters.

You put all the ingredients in a shaker, and give them a good shake for about 30 seconds. Then add ice and shake it for another 30 seconds. Strain it into your chosen beverage receptacle, then garnish with a couple drops of bitters.

You can use lemon juice instead of lime juice if you’re a purist. But to me personally , lime is preferable with gin.

As for the gin itself. My go-to is Bombay Sapphire. But there are some really interesting products out there to try, some with quite wildly varying flavor profiles.

Some other gin-based cocktails I enjoy include the Aviation (although I don’t know the last time I had creme de violette in the house), Fallen Angel, Vesper (if you’re a James Bond fan), and something my partner called a breakfast martini (which is the actual name apparently, and is essentially a martini with Cointreau and orange marmalade mixed in, although it is also great with apple jelly ).

Final thought, but only applicable if you are a beer drinker.. . If you ever come across a beer called a Sahti, give it a try. It’s an old Finnish recipe that is brewed with juniper berries (and juniper twigs if the brewer is going for authenticity). I made a Sahti/Hefe hybrid last year, and it came out fantastic. Went through all five gallons very quickly. Sam Adams, at one point, did a more traditional one , and it was amazing. Don’t know if you can even find it anymore though.

MUSASHI66 > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 23:02

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Other than an occasional gin and tonic, I never used it much. Almost three years ago, I had a few Clover Clubs in a bar in Italy and have been hooked since. Now I make those often, and I also do gin/elderflower/lime juice/simple/tonic as a super refreshing summer cocktail. 

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 23:05

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I like a Tanqueray and tonic, lots of gin and lots of lime. Fresh lime and ice are crucial imho

notsomethingstructural > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 23:19

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I enjoy gin but I don’t particularly seek it out or feel compelled to drink every bottle out there. Can’t beat a classic martini, I usually do it a shade dirty but otherwise very dry. While not as popular drink at this point, a good Tom Collins is pretty splendid as well.

Try using Bombay or something more floral for stronger pours and something drier for mixes at least at first . Tanqaray is my go to for a dry, but there’s tons of options out there. It’s harder to find something as widely distributed and as fragrant as Bombay imo

Ermahgerd! > AestheticsInMotion 09/17/2020 at 23:20

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If you like floral go with St George Terroir. Pairs brilliantly with Fever Tree tonic.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 09/18/2020 at 00:35

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Gin is great! It was, and I guess still is, my go-to for something stronger than beer. G&T or gimlet. It’s great because it can be mixed very simply with a ton of different flavor outcomes, but also be used in more complicated and original mixes. Flavor profiles of different brands can vary wildly. Most people get turned off by it because they tried one poorly mixed G&T with crap house gin. Someone who naturally loves gin might be ok with that, or someone who's already drunk, but usually not someone trying it for the first time. I'll usually start people off with a gimlet with a decent local brand, if available, or sapphire, or even tanqueray ten. 

glemon > lone_liberal 09/18/2020 at 01:21

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I haven't got past the chewing pine needles point, and don't think I ever will.

Honeybunchesofgoats > AestheticsInMotion 09/18/2020 at 01:29

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I love gin so much I live-blogged it:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/live-blogging-gin-adventure-join-me-oppo-as-we-open-u-1796210654

“Somehow there is the slightest taste of death”

ClassicDatsunDebate > AestheticsInMotion 09/18/2020 at 01:40

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I would say I’m a ...um....Gin enthusiast.  Enjoy your experiments!  I enjoy buying odd and premium brands any sipping them neat like a good scotch or mescal.

ClassicDatsunDebate > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 09/18/2020 at 01:41

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Do you have the other half of this amulet??

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion 09/18/2020 at 09:23

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Tanqueray and ginger ale ain’t bad, either.