Gin
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1. Bombay Sapphire $25
2. Tanqueray $23
3. New Amsterdam (walmart has it for $13 but on sale sometimes for $11) It's not bad for the price
2. Tanqueray $23
3. New Amsterdam (walmart has it for $13 but on sale sometimes for $11) It's not bad for the price
I'm big on gin n tonics but am curious about gin martinis. Anybody have tips or a certain vermouth to try?
This. Was a devoted Saphire fan until a buddy turned me on to Rangpur. Hadn't thought about the lemon. Excellent suggestion. :yes:
Really no difference in vermouth in my opinion. I got light on the vermouth...shake it over the ice, drain the shaker, and then do the gin. Otherwise, pour a little vermouth in the martini glass, swirl it to coat the inside of the glass and then dump it.
Olives are the classic garnish...try some olive juice if it's too dry/strong for your taste. See a lot of people using cucumber as a garnish lately...tastes a lot better than it sounds.
I ended up with Gordon's London Dry Gin 750ML for $10. Then I got a bottle of cranberry juice for about $3. Lastly, I got a couple bottles of Sprite with my dinning dollars. So the price wasn't too bad.
As for my mixture, it wasn't the best drink I have ever had but it wasn't bad. I definitely sensed the pine taste. Really wish I went with the gin and tonic tonight though. Ended up not going down to campus down just to a friends place so I would have been able to keep the drink could pretty well.
I've never been able to tolerate gin ... and I'm not overly picky about hard liquor.
The taste of gin makes me think I'm drinking household cleaner.
Bottom line: When it comes to gin, avoid the Mr. Clean line. :spinny:
The taste of gin makes me think I'm drinking household cleaner.
Bottom line: When it comes to gin, avoid the Mr. Clean line. :spinny:
Dude, I understand your situation, but gin and Sprite/cranberry juice just doesn't work. Those are vodka drinks. If you're worried about the price, gin can actually be cheaper. You can buy 1L tonic bottles for $0.99, and limes are often $0.50. If you can't afford limes, that crappy lime juice will do (and lasts in the fridge for ages...making it very easy). I drink G&Ts all year round....but wait until next summer and you have one on a hot summer day (wedding receptions really come to mind).....they are the best.
Amsterdam is horrible, btw. Bombay or Tanqueray will suffice until you can afford more. Make sure and get lime. Gin and Tonics are second to none when it comes to mixed drinks. Those vodka women can have it for themselves. 
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That is not a good combination. Those flavors do not mix well. Tonic Water and Limes are all you need. It's cheap. It's easy. It's tasty. There's no reason to experiment with gin. There are plenty of tried and true recipes already out there. Stick with the G&T, martini, or Tom Collins.
