What is your idea of the best gin?

Question

... and while were on the subject: Have you ever had a gin gimlet? I've heard some recipes call for one part gin to one part lime cordial!??!?!!? That seems like a terrible way to treat gin... how do you like to drink your gin?

Oh... one last thing... without intending to offend anyone, if you don't like to drink alcohol or you don't appreciate gin, I would suggest you try sodding off... this question is directed to those who have a penchant to imbibe gin. Thank you ever so...

Answer 1

This answer won't be popular, but for me, the best gin is the worst gin. Let me explain:

As you already know, gin is basically grain alcohol (vodka) infused with a variety of herbs. The cornerstone of any gin is the juniper flavor, which all gin is generally known by. If you like juniper, you like gin, and if you don't, well... Anyway, most gins have a variety of other herbs and flavorings in them, and this gives each brand of gin its own unique taste. Generally, the fancier (more expensive) the gin is, the greater is the variety of herbs used in the gin. Tanqueray Ten and Bombay Sapphire are good examples of these "everything gins." This has turned into a major marketing point, and has gotten out of hand to the point that the number of flavoring herbs that goes into the gin has become as much of a selling point as the gin itself. Personally, I like plain, ordinary gin--and that means juniper, and lots of it. Juniper happens to be a very inexpensive herb, and consequently, it is used in very large amounts in the cheaper gins. So, McCormack and Seagram's and such will have a much stronger juniper flavor that other gins. If I want subtlety and a variety of herbs, I'll order a mixed greens salad. If I want gin, I'll drink the cheap stuff.

My preferred drink is a gin and tonic, mixed about 1:3, with a good splash of fresh lime juice thrown in. Occasionally, I'll sip it straight-up, and it seems to taste better out of a tin cup when I do.

I've never tried or heard of a gin gimlet, but it sounds pretty awful. Judging by the ingredients, I imagine it to be a poor man's gin and tonic, and I imagine it would be about as close to it as grape Kool-Aid would be to wine.

Answer 2

For me there are two GREAT Gins. Boodles and Van Gogh.

When I want a traditional English Style Gin - for me that is Boodles. I prefer it hands down to Sapphire or Beefeater or any of the other well know Gins. It's best use is in a dry Martini or a Gibson.

When I want something less intense with a really great fragrance and aroma - for me that is the Dutch Gin Van Gogh. This outstanding recipe of 10 ingredients goes way beyond Juniper.

I agree that the lime and sugar of a Gimlet kill the Juniper of the Gin. If you want lime and sugar have a Caipirinha made the traditional way with Cachaca or with Steinhager (a German style clear liquor also made in the south of Brazil and sometimes referred to also as Gin but is really more like unflavored Schnapps.)

Answer 3

I like Bombay sapphire or Tanqueray 10. The new Tanqueray Rangup make with essence of Rangpur limes from India is quite good too. A gin gimlet is like a vodka gimlet only with gin instead. I've had it and wasn't impressed. Gin is great with lime (as witnessed by the new tangueray) but im not sure what lime liqueur is.

Answer 4

The perfect gin for me has to be Gin & Tonic; the David Rosengarten way! Its easy to make.
Recipe:
4 to 5 tonic water Ice Cubes (recommended: Schweppes)
3 ounces gin (recommended: Plymouth Gin)
4 ounces tonic water (recommended: Schweppes)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish

Place the ice cubes in a tall, narrow, chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top.) Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. Garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately. Try it.

Thanks David Rosengarten, and Cheers!

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Answer 5

My favorite Gin is hands down Baffert's Gin (England)

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Baffert's is a super smooth gin that is frequently called the "Vodka Drinkers Gin" because in a blind taste test many people can't tell the difference.

A proper gin shouldn't be diluted with mixers or other garbage like that. My favorite way to serve it is slightly dirty with blue cheese stuffed olives. Wave the vermouth bottle over the glass but if more than a drop or two comes out you better put more gin in.

=Dave

Answer 6

it relatively is a reasonable theory, i think of lemon gin would desire to be relatively severe high quality -- it is often placed into drinks mutually with gin and tonic, so it is clever. regardless of the undeniable fact that, generally infusing fruit with gin is finished with a extensive volume of fruit (and sugar generally) and for a protracted time, countless month a minimum of. So i assume one slice of lemon for some days probable wont make too lots distinction. seem at recipes for damson gin or sloe gin for greater info :) take exhilaration in eating it.

Answer 7

Bombay or Tanqueray with Pineapple Mango Strawberry Juice! Yum!

Answer 8

The best Gin ever is Bombay Sapphire, then next best is tanqueray.

Answer 9

I'm with Bert C. Tanqueray and tonic with a slice of lime. Very refreshing on a hot day!

Answer 10

gin and tonics with a few slices of lime is my favorite! maybe even adding some sugar around the rim! mmmmm (:

oh yeah, and my favorite type of gin is beefeater. (: