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

**iceman** · 07-10-2017, 09:35 PM

If I owned a restaurant, I'd greet everyone at the door with a small super nice g&t.

Ot maybe a hot toddy in the winter

**BmillsSkier** · 07-10-2017, 09:38 PM

I'd install a rotating door on front for you and frequent it often.

**iceman** · 07-10-2017, 09:40 PM

You would spend money there.

PB · 07-10-2017, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

My approach is lightweight with the G&T: I just have 1 with only 1-1.5 oz of gin.

Then move on, yeah.

So ... it's a tonic and tonic??? No wonder you're so cavalier about your tonic.
The gin's gotta tickle your nostril hairs to contribute properly. Remember: the ice is melting, and diluting.

**iceman** · 07-10-2017, 09:49 PM

Basically I make a gin over ice and accessorize as required.

**Buster Highmen** · 07-10-2017, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by PB

So ... it's a tonic and tonic??? No wonder you're so cavalier about your tonic.
The gin's gotta tickle your nostril hairs to contribute properly. Remember: the ice is melting, and diluting.

My nostril hairs get stuck in the ice. No Bueno.

**Tippster** · 07-10-2017, 09:58 PM

Just catching up. Sorry.

Originally Posted by Mazderati

Is it too much to squeeze a lime?

No shit, right? People are arguing over $1/btl tonic water and this slides?

Originally Posted by MashedPotatoes

the thing is if you go small tonic bottle (as you should), it pretty much takes 2 G&Ts to kill the bottle. Waste of tonic otherwise.

Pint Glass. 4oz. Gin, 1 Small bottle Schweppes, Ice, 2 lime wedges.

Originally Posted by iceman

Well the way I approach it is that drink has to last for a while. I don't mind putting more ice in it. But if someone catches you putting more booze in it you're in trouble. Or I am, at least. So, strong initial pour and work from there.

...But.... You're Irish.

Originally Posted by iceman

No second G&T has ever tasted as good as the first one. That's just a fact.

True - I move on after one (big'un tho.)

**BmillsSkier** · 07-10-2017, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by iceman

You would spend money there.

No question. Especially after being plied with door prize G&Ts.

**TBS** · 07-10-2017, 10:44 PM

Forget Hendricks, forget sapphire, tanq, and the others ('cept maybe that Islay) this is better

Made 15 miles from me. As Flyoverland sez, buy local

And it's made from organic, free range, fair trade, cage-free, gluten free, nitrite free, non GMO, local juniper berries, sustainably hand harvested by virgins.

**DJSapp** · 07-10-2017, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by TBS

Forget Hendricks, forget sapphire, tanq, and the others ('cept maybe that Islay) this is better

Made 15 miles from me. As Flyoverland sez, buy local

And it's made from organic, free range, fair trade, cage-free, gluten free, nitrite free, non GMO, local juniper berries, sustainably hand harvested by virgins.

Wait, how it is gluten free if it's made from wheat?

I'm beginning to think it wasn't harvested by virgins either.

**BmillsSkier** · 07-11-2017, 12:09 AM

It's made in Oregon.

All the above is naturally assumed.

**ghosthop** · 07-11-2017, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by Buster Highmen

Then it's Hendricks.

I did not read the whole thread.

But if you're a Hendricks fan, try the Botanist

**riser4** · 07-11-2017, 05:50 AM

Ice says he only drinks one G&T, however that strong of a pour is four drinks. I prefer to get four fresh small drinks than one big one. I don't want the ice to melt. I want fresh limes. Etc. And lifting a pint glass is too much work if I am in a G&T state of mind.

**iceman** · 07-11-2017, 05:57 AM

That's a better way to go no doubt. I get a lot of scrutiny though. I just try to keep everything on the dl to avoid controversy.

**riser4** · 07-11-2017, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by iceman

That's a better way to go no doubt. I get a lot of scrutiny though. I just try to keep everything on the dl to avoid controversy.

Ah. Carry on then. I salute you.

**Tor-tour** · 07-11-2017, 07:53 AM

Can't believe that there is no love for some "Q" tonic, especially in the summer mixed with Hendrick's

Refreshing.

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**BmillsSkier** · 07-11-2017, 08:21 AM

The other half isn't a fan of gin but she discovered this french one in Paris called Citadelle. I guess its more slowly distilled and 'more delicate' whatever that means.

I liked it, but I haven't seen it since.

tl;dr French gin. Yeah.

**riser4** · 07-11-2017, 08:51 AM

French Liquor. Heh. Many years ago I used to drink a pint glass of Grey Goose, neat, as my party drink. I'd sip on that and use it for the chaser of any shots we were doing or to cleanse the palate after a beer. Those were the days. Of course there were also a few incidents where I lost my shoes or woke up on a lawn. But hey, it was all in good fun. It did lead to one particularly funny moment when a friend choked a little bit on some wiskey shots we were doing and I, being the smart ass I am, handed him my glass of 'water'. Life imitates art. "It's fucking vodka!" I had waited years for that one. And it is something that only comes around once.

**BmillsSkier** · 07-11-2017, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by riser3

French Liquor. Heh. Many years ago I used to drink a pint glass of Grey Goose, neat, as my party drink. I'd sip on that and use it for the chaser of any shots we were doing or to cleanse the palate after a beer. Those were the days. Of course there were also a few incidents where I lost my shoes or woke up on a lawn. But hey, it was all in good fun. It did lead to one particularly funny moment when a friend choked a little bit on some wiskey shots we were doing and I, being the smart ass I am, handed him my glass of 'water'. Life imitates art. "It's fucking vodka!" I had waited years for that one. And it is something that only comes around once.

Slow clap?

I feel like that deserves a slow clap.

**skaredshtles** · 07-11-2017, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by riser3

French Liquor. Heh. Many years ago I used to drink a pint glass of Grey Goose, neat, as my party drink.

I'm not sure that "neat" is the proper way to describe this.

**iceman** · 07-11-2017, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by riser3

French Liquor. Heh. Many years ago I used to drink a pint glass of Grey Goose, neat, as my party drink. I'd sip on that and use it for the chaser of any shots we were doing or to cleanse the palate after a beer. Those were the days. Of course there were also a few incidents where I lost my shoes or woke up on a lawn. But hey, it was all in good fun. It did lead to one particularly funny moment when a friend choked a little bit on some wiskey shots we were doing and I, being the smart ass I am, handed him my glass of 'water'. Life imitates art. "It's fucking vodka!" I had waited years for that one. And it is something that only comes around once.

This guy....I mean, using vodka as a palate cleanser after shots? We could hang. Well I wouldn't last long these days, but I like the concept.

**iceman** · 07-11-2017, 09:16 AM

"Sharpie Tuxedo" is comical.

**iceman** · 07-11-2017, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by riser3

Ah. Carry on then. I salute you.

I've never gotten in trouble for adding ice or tonic to my glass. It is what it is.

on a related note, wife flew out of town early this AM and will be back around midnight, I got nothing I absolutely need to do, so I'm working a good day buzz here. Figure a nap for a couple hours this afternoon. What could go wrong?

[/sets self on fire]

**skaredshtles** · 07-11-2017, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by iceman

I've never gotten in trouble for adding ice or tonic to my glass. It is what it is.

on a related note, wife flew out of town early this AM and will be back around midnight, I got nothing I absolutely need to do, so I'm working a good day buzz here. Figure a nap for a couple hours this afternoon. What could go wrong?

[/sets self on fire]

To those Day-Drunking, we salute you!