paden cash, post: 399228, member: 20 wrote: That's one of those oxymorons...good gin...ain't no such thing. That's like saying a "good gunshot wound". 😉
I paid $19 for a shot of Lagavullin (an Islay single malt-16 years old) and it was worth every penny.
Dave Karoly, post: 399229, member: 94 wrote: Hendricks is good Gin or Bombay regular.
I really can't drink gin. I have tried. While I don't like gin, I love the cheap Mezcal a missionary friend smuggles back into the US from Oaxaca. Most of the natives down there use it as paint thinner...I guess it's a personal preference.
All one needs to do is gather about a half gallon of those little berries that grow on cedar (juniper) trees, soak them in water for about two weeks, strain the mixture and then drink it. Or so I've been told. Disgusting stuff, that gin.
Holy Cow, post: 399245, member: 50 wrote: All one needs to do is gather about a half gallon of those little berries that grow on cedar (juniper) trees, soak them in water for about two weeks, strain the mixture and then drink it. Or so I've been told. Disgusting stuff, that gin.
Sounds pretty bad....that non-alcoholic gin or drinking cedar tea water.
You need to cut it with some form of spirit.
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Knew a business owner who took a prospective client or business associate and their spouse to Arnauds in New Orleans one evening. The guests ordered the $100+ snifters of Armagnac after desert.
Didn't sit well...
Holy Cow, post: 399245, member: 50 wrote: All one needs to do is gather about a half gallon of those little berries that grow on cedar (juniper) trees, soak them in water for about two weeks, strain the mixture and then drink it. Or so I've been told. Disgusting stuff, that gin.
Suggestion HC. And I have a pretty good idea you enjoy a good meal, so listen up.
Take some of those juniper berries put them on a cookie sheet in the oven 'til they're good and dried an toasted. Let them cool and put them in a pepper mill. It's a good seasoning, but can be pungent depending on the berry. I cut mine with some black peppercorns and sea salt. It's yummy for beef...
...although I'm sure you splash "EAT MOR CHIKIN' " everywhere you can.
The first time I tried a little gin I decided that it was a bit like swallowing those little berries, only a whole lot smoother.
A peppermint schnapps hangover will make you think you swallowed a candy cane and can't get rid of it.
There is something medicinal about a gin/tonic with a lime wedge on a hot tropical day. Bombay gin preferred.
At New Orleans brunches,
A Ramos Gin Fizz (invented in New Orleans in the 19th century) is a very common beverage among the populace. A very difficult cocktail that takes an experienced mixologist to make and perfect. Quite tasty.
Knew one bartender that made a great one and prepared all of the ingredients himself. Its shaken not stirred
Vodka, ginger ale with lime juice
Vodka, Coconut water with lime
are my only clear water indulgences apart from shine.
Gin is too aromatic for my taste, it may as well be rocket fuel.
paden cash, post: 399228, member: 20 wrote: That's one of those oxymorons...good gin...ain't no such thing. That's like saying a "good gunshot wound". 😉
Don't like any spirits, prefer "Fat Tire" ale and a "Northern Lights" or "White Widow" fatty as an enjoyable relaxant.:cool:
(whoever said 66 year old's can't have fun just "don't know")
