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schwarg



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Gin and Tonic
#19370666 - 01/04/14 10:53 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Holy shit this stuff is SOOOO much better than a vodka tonic. WTF was I thinking drinking that other shit. Gin kicks ass. 
Discuss favorite mixed drinks or what have you.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: schwarg]
#19370707 - 01/04/14 11:09 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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I've taken a liking to gin and (club) soda and vodka sodas. Not nearly as tart as tonic, and a little more heat/burn, but I think I taste the spices in the gin more. Whatever it is, I like it, and that's what counts Tequila and tonic or tequila and soda is another one you might now like.
I drink most bourbon, rye, and scotch neat, but sometimes I like it with ice and/or club soda too.
As for actual cocktails, mostly old-fashioneds- Bourbon, ice, bitters, a sugar cube, and a cherry and/or orange slice. Lemon and lime slices aren't bad either. Sub in brandy for the bourbon, and you've got a classic Wisconsin cocktail (brandy old fashioned) I like them too. And sometimes a manhattan, which is just subbing rye for the bourbon, and sweet vermouth for the sugar cube
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19370722 - 01/04/14 11:13 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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I fuckin love gin, it has more of a kick to it than vodka.
Nothin like sippin on gin and juice
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schwarg



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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19370729 - 01/04/14 11:16 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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pcplease said: I've taken a liking to gin and (club) soda and vodka sodas. Not nearly as tart as tonic, and a little more heat/burn, but I think I taste the spices in the gin more. Whatever it is, I like it, and that's what counts Tequila and tonic or tequila and soda is another one you might now like.
I drink most bourbon, rye, and scotch neat, but sometimes I like it with ice and/or club soda too.
As for actual cocktails, mostly old-fashioneds- Bourbon, ice, bitters, a sugar cube, and a cherry and/or orange slice. Lemon and lime slices aren't bad either. Sub in brandy for the bourbon, and you've got a classic Wisconsin cocktail (brandy old fashioned) I like them too. And sometimes a manhattan, which is just subbing rye for the bourbon, and sweet vermouth for the sugar cube
Brandy and I guess Cognac are the only two liquors I've never really given a chance. Scotchs, Bourbons, and whiskeys I'll drink on the rocks, the only booze I like by itself. But I really dig the piney taste of gin it's pretty refreshing. And it feels especially suitable for this cold weather.
I'll have to try out that combo you mentioned.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: schwarg]
#19370809 - 01/04/14 11:39 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Have you ever tried a rye? It might remind you of canadian whiskey (which are both corn+rye) like crown, but with a LOT more flavor Spicy and more citrusy than the caramel and vanilla flavors of bourbon


 All ~$20
I love the piney flavors of gin. If you like the fruity pebbles taste of purple weed, you might want to try out this stuff-
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19370821 - 01/04/14 11:44 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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I love Rye and I also love really dry harsh weed. Is that a coincidence?
I like a sweet bourbon for drinking, but if I am looking to enjoy whiskey I go rye.
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Bulleit Rye is fucking amazing.
But yeah I definitely enjoy gins as well. Gin and grapefruit juice is really good as well.
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schwarg



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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19370844 - 01/04/14 11:53 PM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Can't say I've had anything like that. Mostly when I drink a whiskey, it's either I invest in something good (90% of the time Makers Mark) or something cheap.
The stuff I'm drinking now is Bombay Dry Gin, was given to me as a christmas gift. I've switched from the gin&tonic to just the gin on the rocks. Tastes amazing! I think I've found a new favorite spirit to be honest.
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moonrockmushy said: I love Rye and I also love really dry harsh weed. Is that a coincidence?
I like a sweet bourbon for drinking, but if I am looking to enjoy whiskey I go rye.
I don't think it's as much a coincidence as much as it is you just having good taste If I'm at an average bar, I'll usually just pound a few J&B scotch & waters (club soda) and hopefully have a nice beer on the side. Even the shitty dive bars around here now have a local pale ale (Schlafly) and most carry at least one IPA (my go-to style for the most part)
Bulleit Rye and Bourbon are my favorite too Really, I can't imagine better whiskey.. but I'll keep going to tastings to try them anyways 
@schwarg All of those ARE really good IMO (and many others), just very reasonably priced. If you want "top shelf", I'd say reach for Bulleit or Buffalo Trace. And if you like gin on the rocks, 99% guaranteed you like gin & club soda Pretty much just makes your drink last longer, while not tasting like it's watered down due to the carbonation.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19370949 - 01/05/14 12:27 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Well I've always got some kind of mixer on hand, and I usually get Tonic Water because I've been drinking a lot of vodka tonics lately. Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate a good vodka(ketel one), but I can only tolerate the rubbing alcohol taste for so long. I'll pick up some club next time I go to the market and try that out.
My favorite craft of beer also happens to be an IPA, being very piney & hoppy, so I wonder if that's a coincidence.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: schwarg]
#19370957 - 01/05/14 12:35 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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I used to love IPAs but then I got really sick of them.. Companies started just making the hoppiest beers they could and it got boring. That said, I'm a bourbon guy not really beer anyway.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: schwarg]
#19370964 - 01/05/14 12:37 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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I honestly can't stand the taste of most alcoholic drinks. I enjoy higher quality beers on the occasion and some wine is alright, but pretty much all liquors and spirits disgust me.
But, Gin and Tonic is amazing, its pretty much the only drink I'll ever order at a bar other than a beer. For some reason the way the gin mixes with the bitter taste of the tonic is just very pleasing to me, its almost a perfectly neutral flavor in my opinion. Good stuff indeed
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: Snotfish]
#19370967 - 01/05/14 12:39 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Yeah I never liked IPAs. They taste ok but give me bad hiccups on opiates where lagers and darker ales don't for some reason.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: Snotfish]
#19370987 - 01/05/14 12:49 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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It's all about the different types of hops IMO I'm a huge fan of the pinier ones like Chinook (Sierra Nevada Celebration) but I'll grab a fruity-pebble (IMO) tasting Centennial hopped brew like Bells Two Hearted every now and then. Also a huge fan of Citra and Cascade, as Sierra Nevada Torpedo is definitely my most purchased beer. Lemon piney, almost kushy A new (2013) hop "Mosaic" tastes like papaya and blueberries; crazy sweet. And the Australian hop "Galaxy" tastes like fresh oranges.
Another thing IMO is that a lot of doubles/imperials are easier drinking than some "singles" (like Sierra Nevada) just due to the sweetness of adding more malt (and more ABV). I say this as I drink a very sweet (IMO) imperial "Rampant" by New Belgium, so obviously I like them now and then More in the winter really. My favorite imperials like Sierra Nevada Hoptimum, Green Flash Palate Wrecker, and Founders Double Trouble are basically "green" tasting barleywines. Also a huge fan of American barleywines, go figure 
I'm a HUGE fan of scotch ales/wee-heavys too. Stouts are nice now and then, but the chocolate and coffee flavors overpower the deep malty flavors that I'm after, and that are found in scotch ales 
I'd also wager that my "perfect beer" will be a hoppy red, as my favorite beers (SN Celebration, Founders Red's Rye) have a much more substantial malt than many "paper-thin" IPAs that pour looking like a lager
Okay, sorry for the rant , wrong forum
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OliverJames said: For some reason the way the gin mixes with the bitter taste of the tonic is just very pleasing to me, its almost a perfectly neutral flavor in my opinion. Good stuff indeed 
I know right?
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19371008 - 01/05/14 12:56 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Sierra makes some damn good beers, I had the 'Fritz and Ken's Anniversary Stout' aging for about 2 years before me and my buddy popped the cork over a bowl of some Sour D. Good times, good times. Their pale ale is pretty much my budweiser. Can't think of a time when I'm wanting a drink where that beer doesn't cross my mind. Always wanted to do the tour of their brewery along with the Stone brewery tour.
That aside, beer is a whole 'nother animal.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: schwarg]
#19371017 - 01/05/14 12:59 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Add a dash of schnapps or flavored vodka to a gin and tonic if you need to make a strong drink for a girl "It tastes like ____ flavored sprite!"
As for Sierra Nevada, agreed and well said I've been to Stone though!
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19371024 - 01/05/14 01:01 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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pcplease said: I'd also wager that my "perfect beer" will be a hoppy red, as my favorite beers (SN Celebration, Founders Red's Rye) have a much more substantial malt than many "paper-thin" IPAs that pour looking like a lager
I love red ales that taste like copper.
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: pcplease]
#19371032 - 01/05/14 01:05 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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pcplease said: Add a dash of schnapps or flavored vodka to a gin and tonic if you need to make a strong drink for a girl "It tastes like ____ flavored sprite!"
As for Sierra Nevada, agreed and well said I've been to Stone though! 
The sad part is that I'm in about 6 to 3 hours driving distance of both and I've never found the time to make the trip.
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Edited by schwarg (01/05/14 01:05 AM)
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Re: Gin and Tonic [Re: Snotfish]
#19371070 - 01/05/14 01:17 AM (10 years, 26 days ago) |
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Dankfish said: Gin and grapefruit juice is really good as well.
Wow that sounds REALLY good. I usually hate most liquor but I like gin. More of a beer guy but I'll have to try this out.
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