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

[Flyoverland Captive]

Really? It's usually 32 bucks for a handle at my Costco, unless it's on sale for 27. That isn't really high falutin top shelf stuff, but mid range.

And I wouldn't drink beefeater if you paid me. Ugh. Hangover city.

Here in price-controlled OR, it's $45/1.75. Ridiculous.

[DJSapp]

Here in price-controlled OR, it's $45/1.75. Ridiculous.

Will trade for 190 proof everclear.

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[Meanfruit]

No.
It was weakly sweet.
If I'm going to do sweet, I'll take sauternes.

Righto. Bombay (to myself) has a weird aftertaste, almost cloyingly sweet. Plus the bottle makes it look like Costco sized Axe Bodyspray.

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[Flyoverland Captive]

Paintstripper!?

I, like my forefathers before me, like to sip my cocktails slowly on the veranda while the help tends to my hedges.

Everclear is what my poor southern cousins inject into watermelons before a Jugallo event.

I will pass, good sir!

[DJSapp]

Paintstripper!?

I, like my forefathers before me, like to sip my cocktails slowly on the veranda while the help tends to my hedges.

Everclear is what my poor southern cousins inject into watermelons before a Jugallo event.

I will pass, good sir!

You poor soul, you take that firewater and a good limoncello recipe and cut it down to about 60 proof for a digestief. So much better than vodka based recipes that arrive at 30 proof or less.

Perhaps you should reconsider your kitchen staff. Clearly they need more training.

My offer to trade my cheap Bombay for your 190 proof everclear still stands. Can't get anything higher than 151 in CA.

[Flyoverland Captive]

Hmm.... It's been years since I've inspected the kitchens, perhaps a trip down to the cellars is in order. My last visit, and the ensuing publicity related to the floggings, did me no favors, so I am hesitant. But if, as you assert, Everclear is no longer just for Jugallos, I am willing to revisit my prejudices.

[Flyoverland Captive]

And as for your offer to trade, fuck yes. But I rarely make it south.

[AdironRider]

Bombay Sapphire, Sweppes, three rocks, 1/8 of a lime wedged but not squeezed.

I find preparation order to be key.

3 rocks first, pour sapphire to top of rocks level, finish with tonic. Submerge lime. Stir once.

[riser4]

Bombay Sapphire, Sweppes, three rocks, 1/8 of a lime wedged but not squeezed.

I find preparation order to be key.

3 rocks first, pour sapphire to top of rocks level, finish with tonic. Submerge lime. Stir once.

Oh shit. I just throw it all in. And I mash the lime.

[KQ]

Oh shit. I just throw it all in. And I mash the lime.

"Muddle" the term is "muddle"

[riser4]

"Muddle" the term is "muddle"

Squeezing it in a ham-fist is not "muddle".

[Game Over]

I fill a pint glass with ice, mash (finger muddle?) the shit out of a 1/8 a lime (cut in half thru the middle not end to end, then quartered) then a full jigger (I think 2 oz) of either Sapphire, Tanq or Beefeaters... but let's be honest even well is good for a g&t. Fill with Schweppes. My wife likes diet I like regular but switch back and forth because I seem to drink more and tend to run out.

I also like to switch up the gin for the subtle differences. Keeps it from getting boring I guess.

[KQ]

Squeezing it in a ham-fist is not "muddle".

LOL!! Always loved the term "ham fist/ham fisted" Not sure why, just brings a smile to my face when some says it.

[JimmyCarter]

Bombay Sapphire, Sweppes, three rocks, 1/8 of a lime wedged but not squeezed.

I find preparation order to be key.

3 rocks first, pour sapphire to top of rocks level, finish with tonic. Submerge lime. Stir once.

So do you have to hold the glass very still after that to avoid screwing it up?

[riser4]

So do you have to hold the glass very still after that to avoid screwing it up?

That's a deal breaker for me.

[::: :::]

I passed my cali license exam today! ooooooh, more liability!

I deserve a drink...it's not "correct", but it's what I've got in the house




Cheers!!

[PB]

Is that an avocado slice in your G&T?!?!

BURN THE WITCH (WARLOCK)!!!

[skaredshtles]

Is that an avocado slice in your G&T?!?!

BURN THE WITCH (WARLOCK)!!!

I think it's a lemon.

I really hope it's a lemon.

[::: :::]

That's a lime, discolored as it is

[PB]

Jebus - might as well be cat poop.

[::: :::]

So, you're saying I shouldn't go for a second?

Otherwise, it will have to be a negroni

[skaredshtles]

So, you're saying I shouldn't go for a second?

Otherwise, it will have to be a negroni

I'd say go for the 2nd. But you should probably make it a double.

[Game Over]

While not technically in season yet (isn't it kinda like wearing white-> Memorial Day to Labor Day?) we had our first yesterday because my wife got a new gin that was onsale. Bulldog. Not bad.

[Tele 'til You're Smelly]

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.

[mattig]

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



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