Gin and Tonic

[Blackhorse]

My research today involved drinking gin and having gassy bloat. The flatulence experts seem to agree that tonic sweetened with sugar increases bloat. Drink gin in moderation without additional sugar and carbonation and those with whom you may come in contact will be happier.

As with other posts we find around here from time to time…this is another that mystifies many readers. Who are these Flatulence Experts? What are their credentials? How and why would someone choose that specific career pathway? Why do we need to be subjected to this windy topic anyway? I need a drink. Gimmee two fingers of Rye, neat.

 

[Timbo]

I love Henricks gin, made with two different distillations, one rose and the other cucumber. Not too floral to my tastes as I can't stand Lakelands blends but really enjoy Hendricks.

Matched with a good tonic, it is superb.

 

[RSteve]

Who are these Flatulence Experts? What are their credentials? How and why would someone choose that specific career pathway? Why do we need to be subjected to this windy topic anyway? I need a drink.

https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol-bloating#causes

 

[eggman]

I have tried gin and tonics several times. I just can’t make myself like them. I do know that they were mixed with beefeater's gin. If I could find a good gin that tasted better I would give it another go.

 

[RSteve]

I have tried gin and tonics several times. I just can’t make myself like them. I do know that they were mixed with Beefeater gin. If I could find a good gin that tasted better I would give it another go.

I am in the midst of a cheap experiment. One of my friends said he always buys a 750 ml bottle of Seagrams gin ($9.00) and a 750 ml bottle of Hope vodka ($11.00) and mixes the two. He claims that for the $20.00 spent, you have the perfect dry gin, devoid of an overwhelming juniper or floral taste. I bought and mixed the two, and last night made a hybrid gin and tonic. I couldn't really discern much of a difference from when it was just gin and tonic. I think the tonic water dominates the taste. Tonight, I shall attempt a hybrid martini.

 

[Blackhorse]

Yeah…I guess some brands of tonic water add sugar to somewhat mitigate the quinine taste.

 

[ftrplt]

I use Schweppe's or Canada Dry Diet/no sugar tonic water as a rule. My gin choices are listed in my earlier post.
RSteve...Your gin & vodka "hybrid" martini is a standard of mine...And James Bond's!!!!! Named the Vesper after his lost love Vesper Lynd.
3 measures of gin (Gordon's in Casino Royale), 1 measure of vodka (I use Sobieski Rye vodka), 1/2 measure of Kina Lillet (a good dry vermouth will do!). Bond liked a lemon twist in his Vesper; I'm an olive (or three!) man personally!! FWIW FTRPLT

 

[eggman]

I had an appointment with a urologist in Jackson this afternoon, so I stopped and picked up a bottle of Tangueray and a bottle fever tree light tonic water

 

[ftrplt]

I had an appointment with a urologist in Jackson this afternoon, so I stopped and picked up a bottle of Tangueray and a bottle fever tree light tonic water

Tank and Fever Tree = an excellent G&T!!!!!!!! FTRPLT

 

[Donk93953]

Hendrick's gin was one of the leaders in the "gin movement" in Scotland.
There are now dozens of small distilleries making a quality product.
If you have a liquor store that carries a selection of Single Malts, I wouldn't be surprised if their shelves have some of the boutique gins coming out of Scotland.
May I suggest, instead of using Schweppes and/or Canada Dry you step up your game bit and try the Fever Tree "Indian Tonic Water"....the taste difference is well worth the price.

 

[RSteve]

May I suggest, instead of using Schweppes and/or Canada Dry you step up your game bit and try the Fever Tree "Indian Tonic Water"....the taste difference is well worth the price.

I will certainly look for it.

 

[eggman]

Tank and Fever Tree = an excellent G&T!!!!!!!! FTRPLT

It was an excellent drink this afternoon. I mixed it 2:1 with a lime wedge and ice. The tang smelled great in the bottle—nothing like Gordon's of beefeaters. The fever tree light beat the other tonics I've tried, hands down. Darn it like I needed another vise to enjoy.

 

[ftrplt]

For those who don't care for English gins due to all the juniper, etc., may I suggest Plymouth Gin. I love this stuff. Discovered it years ago. Makes a great G&T, and a smooth, clean-tasting Martini!!! FTRPLT