The Gin Appreciation Society

[NoMercy]

Gin nearly outsold fizz last Christmas and G&Ts are becoming ever more fashionable the world over.

I am currently sipping a William Chase and slimline tonic, I have a Tanqueray in the cabinet, but my all-time favourite is Opihr.

What's your favourite gin?

[-SharonA-]

Tony, you wish!!!!! :-)

[NoMercy]

Prudie... it's definitely on a par with Beefeater. Not rough at all. You also see a lot of Nordic Mist tonic in Spain. They do a Mediterranean Blue one, which pairs beautifully with Bombay Sapphire.

Captain... try freezing fresh raspberries and mint in icecubes to go in your gin :)

[ladybirder]

So you did NoM, I must pay closer attention. Sorry:-(

[tonyav]

Doh

[NoMercy]

Tony, have you never been tempted to try one ? :)

[tonyav]

No, and I certainly wouldn't ask for one in the pubs around where I live
( unless I was wearing a bowler hat and carrying a brief case ).

[-SharonA-]

Most men see gin as a ladies drink, eh Tony?!

[NoMercy]

Do you see it as a "class" thing then?

[anneasquith]

Tonic water is totally devils drink. No decent alcohol should be ruined with fizzy additives. Ice is allowed .

[shoota]

For me the ultimate is 'Shoota's Sloe'

(Gin that is, not mental capacity....)

[tonyav]

NoMercy
Question Author
Do you see it as a "class" thing then?


Not really, NoM. Just don't see blokes drinking G&T's in my neck of the woods.

[tonyav]

shoota
For me the ultimate is 'Shoota's Sloe'


Is that your own recipe then, shoota ?.

[shoota]

Yes T, but it's a very simple one, no hidden tricks or additives.

[-SharonA-]

Do tell Shoota.

[NoMercy]

Don't be absurd, Ass Quiff, you wouldn't have an apple pie with no cream, icecream or custard.

[tonyav]

no hidden tricks or additives.

Wot, not even sloes, shoota ;-)

[Jackdaw33]

Well I suppose it makes a change from "What are you having for dinner?"

[tonyav]

Mmmmmm, now theres a thought, a sloe gin with dinner tomorrow.

[NoMercy]

Does anyone else think JD has a crush on me?

I've just come over all warm and fuzzy... ❤❤

[shoota]

A generous pound (remember them) of sloes.
A half and a bit pounds of sugar.
A bottle of gin.

Slash the sloes, put everything in a kilner jar and shake it until the sugar disappears, then put it in a dark cool place and shake it occasionally for at least 3 months but no more than 6, then strain well and adjust sweetness to desired level, bottle and leave alone for as long as you can.