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Posted: 9/10/2010 5:47:29 PM EDT

So im enjoying a Seagrams and Cranberry with a splash of lime juice.

Whats your Gin and whats your drink?

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:48:54 PM EDT

[#1]

Tanqueray and club soda with lime.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:50:47 PM EDT

[#2]

it's cold gin time again.....

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:51:55 PM EDT

[#3]

I had a lot of gin & tonics for a period of about a month with the Seagrams Extra Dry. It was amazing for a while, but I finally got bored of it.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:52:05 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
it's cold gin time again.....

Never heard of that. Of course this is the first time i have enjoyed Gin. Never like it when i was "Younger" but now i can't get enough.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:52:12 PM EDT

[#5]

Tanqueray Ten and tonic.

Sapphire martinis.

Seagram's and a diet cherry limeade from Sonic - Gin & Sonic™

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:52:30 PM EDT

[#6]

Hendricks, tonic, lime.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:53:22 PM EDT

[#7]

+ a little dry vermouth for me, please.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:53:26 PM EDT

[#8]

Saphire dry martinis

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:53:30 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Hendricks, tonic, lime.

Hendricks, fuck yeah!

Though I prefer a gimlet.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:54:08 PM EDT

[#10]

Tonic and some Dry Fly I managed to bring back from Portland.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:54:36 PM EDT

[#11]

Bombay Saphire. Neat.

maybe sometimes an olive or two.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:55:19 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Tanqueray Ten and tonic.

Sapphire martinis.

Seagram's and a diet cherry limeade from Sonic - Gin & Sonic™

Fucking awesome!

That sounds great.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:55:42 PM EDT

[#13]

does anybody remember gilbey's gin in the frosted bottle?

good stuff...

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:56:52 PM EDT

[#14]

Not Seagrams if I can avoid it.

Bombay Sapphire for martinis, and beefeater or tanqueray for tonics, gimlets, etc.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:57:00 PM EDT

[#15]

OH YEAH!

In fact, I just back home from picking up a new bottle.
Bombay Sapphire gin and Schweppes Tonic Water! Nectar of the Gods!

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:57:32 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Tanqueray Ten and tonic.

Sapphire martinis.

Seagram's and a diet cherry limeade from Sonic - Gin & Sonic™

Fucking awesome!

That sounds great.

You'll love it. Make sure that you get a diet, though. The bitterness of the aspartame sort of mimics the taste of tonic water. Non-diet isn't as good. I've researched this drink thoroughly over several years!

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:58:09 PM EDT

[#17]

Without question –– Crystal Palace. Best cheap gin I've ever consumed. Ask for it by name!!! And, accept no substitutes!!!!!!!

http://www.bartonbrands.com/crystalpalacegin.html

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:59:14 PM EDT

[#18]

Bombay Martinis. Dirty.

Tanqueray Rangpur GnTs.

Posted: 9/10/2010 5:59:50 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Without question –– Crystal Palace. Best cheap gin I've ever consumed. Ask for it buy name!!! And accept no substitutes!!!!!!!

Isn't that vodka?

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:00:10 PM EDT

[#20]

I love Gin.

At home it's usually Gordons London Dry:

Or Hendricks:

I also like Bombay original (red label), not Saphire, and Beefeaters.

Segram's - ah, not so much - I just don't care for the flavor.....

And I like it straight on the rocks - no filler.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:00:20 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Without question –– Crystal Palace. Best cheap gin I've ever consumed. Ask for it by name!!! And accept no substitutes!!!!!!!

Isn't that vodka?

Nope.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:00:35 PM EDT

[#22]

Bombay Sapphire

Gin & Tonic....

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:00:57 PM EDT

[#23]

Bombay Sapphire and Tonic.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:01:19 PM EDT

[#24]

makes me want to go to the liquor store dammit

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:02:22 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
makes me want to go to the liquor store dammit

Happens to me all the time!

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:02:42 PM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Not Seagrams if I can avoid it.

Bombay Sapphire for martinis, and beefeater or tanqueray for tonics, gimlets, etc.

Perfect for novelty drinks or company who come to your house you don't like that much. I always have "well" liquor on hand.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:05:09 PM EDT

[#27]

I've had cheap Gins, and I've had very tasteful gins - I can enjoy 'em all - EXCEPT for Tanqueray ... don't know why.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:06:11 PM EDT

[#28]

New Amsterdam or Hendricks while I'm still able to taste the quality. After about 4 doubles I switch to Barton.

As far as drinks fo I like gin and tonics or gin and grapefruit juice.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:07:06 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:

I've had cheap Gins, and I've had very tasteful gins - I can enjoy 'em all - EXCEPT for Tanqueray ... don't know why.

It's just your body chemistry. Don't sweat it.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:07:21 PM EDT

[#30]

Boodles
Gordons
Hendricks
Gilbeys

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:10:19 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
I've had cheap Gins, and I've had very tasteful gins - I can enjoy 'em all - EXCEPT for Tanqueray ... don't know why.

I tend to agree with you on Tanqueray, imo it is to heavily flavored (juniper) and the alcohol content is a bit high to make it a decent sipping Gin.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:27:08 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
does anybody remember gilbey's gin in the frosted bottle?

good stuff...

LOL... yes, that takes me back...

I'm fond of Hendrick's these days.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:32:58 PM EDT

[#33]

Gilbeys and Fresca rocks.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:41:31 PM EDT

[#34]

Quoted:
Bombay Saphire. Neat.

maybe sometimes an olive or two.

+1

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:45:55 PM EDT

[#35]

This thread makes me want to try some gin. Can you drink gin straight or on the rocks? (It seems like most don't) Would sprite suffice in lieu of tonic and lime?

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:47:20 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

This thread makes me want to try some gin. Can you drink gin straight or on the rocks? Would sprite suffice in lieu of tonic and lime?

You can use sprite, or 7up. I prefer a gin and 7 over a gine and tonic.

I'm not sure you would want to drink gin straight. Your tongue may shrivel up.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:48:45 PM EDT

[#37]

Substitute redbull for limeade, lemonade, orange juice, etc. New Amsterdam is the best I've had

ETA: pic fix't.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:50:00 PM EDT

[#38]

Sapphire or new Amsterdam with lemon aid or orange juice

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:50:11 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
This thread makes me want to try some gin. Can you drink gin straight or on the rocks? Would sprite suffice in lieu of tonic and lime?

I drink mine both neat (straight), and on the rocks.
Sometimes I'll toss in a couple of olives.
Personally I don't use tonic but many of my friends do. It will be up to you.
Gin is a VERY VERY acquired taste, I'd recommend buying a somewhat top shelf gin if you've never had it before because bad gin is nasty.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:50:37 PM EDT

[#40]

I just picked up a bottle of Meijer brand cranberry soda, I'll have to try it with my Saphire I have in the fridge!

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:51:24 PM EDT

[#41]

Little old school Gin & Tonic with lime. Brand insensitive

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:53:39 PM EDT

[#42]

Sometime in 1981, I woke up at about 4:00am on a picnic table outside the rec center at Southern Illinois University (the one across the street from the towers).

I still had a gallon bottle of gin in my hand. Oh, it was bad.

I have not touched a drop since, and probably never will.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:55:05 PM EDT

[#43]

Gin & tonic with a twist of lime

ftw.....

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:56:03 PM EDT

[#44]

I've seen a couple posters that are recommending New Amsterdam gin.
Not to knock other people's taste, but when this first showed up in my local mart, I picked up a bottle. Honestly, it is the only gin in 39 years I've poured down the drain. Did I get a bad bottle / bad batch? I've drank Gilbeys, Seagrams, Beefeaters, Tanquerary, Boodles, Bombay, and Bombay Sapphire in my day (and probably a couple others I can't remember), but DAMN, MAN, NA was simply undrinkable!!!
Tell me I got a bad batch, please, and I'll try it again.

ETA to add Hendricks as one I've had a couple times. Okay, but I'm not overly fond of cucumber. Interesting for a time, but not something I will keep on hand.

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:56:28 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:

This thread makes me want to try some gin. Can you drink gin straight or on the rocks? Would sprite suffice in lieu of tonic and lime?

You can use sprite, or 7up. I prefer a gin and 7 over a gine and tonic.

I'm not sure you would want to drink gin straight. Your tongue may shrivel up.

What, you've never had an extra dry martini?

Posted: 9/10/2010 6:58:56 PM EDT

[#46]

Quoted:
I've seen a couple posters that are recommending New Amsterdam gin.
Not to knock other people's taste, but when this first showed up in my local mart, I picked up a bottle. Honestly, it is the only gin in 39 years I've poured down the drain. Did I get a bad bottle / bad batch? I've drank Gilbeys, Seagrams, Beefeaters, Tanquerary, Boodles, Bombay, and Bombay Sapphire in my day (and probably a couple others I can't remember), but DAMN, MAN, NA was simply undrinkable!!!
Tell me I got a bad batch, please, and I'll try it again.

It was on sale at my local Fry's so I bought a bottle for $20.
I didn't like it either - I didn't toss it out, I eventually choked it down.
I'll not buy it again.
So you are not alone.....