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How to drink gin properly
With these ideas you can also make gin at home!
Gin is a must in every home bar. And that's no wonder, because firstly, it's very easy to mix with other ingredients to make fresh and delicious long drinks. And secondly, there are endless variations and ways to serve gin. So that you don't run out of ideas, here's some inspiration for your next gin evening.
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1. Gin Tonic
Gin and tonic were already mixed in the former British colony in India. While the drink has had a somewhat dusty image over the past few years, the cult mix is now making a comeback in German bars and kitchens. And that's a good thing! Because gin and tonic is not only a real classic, but also really easy to make.
Depending on your taste, you can mix your favorite tonic with the gin for a fresh flair and add a few ice cubes and a splash of lemon. Fruits and herbs also go well with gin and tonic. A cool drinking temperature is crucial. So put the tonic water and the glass in the fridge beforehand.
The mixing ratio depends on how strong you like your gin and tonic. If you want your gin to be more pronounced, it is best to choose a mixing ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. If you prefer a milder and lighter gin and tonic, you should choose a mixing ratio of 1:3.
If you want the exact recipe for Gin Tonic, take a look here !
Which tonic goes with my gin?
There are almost 400 different types of tonic water worldwide. To make your choice easier, we have put together a top list of the best tonics for you.
2. Serve gin without tonic
You're not a fan of bitter tonic water? No problem. You can also prepare your gin at home without tonic. The good thing about it: In many of these long drinks, gin clearly plays the main role.
pure gin
Like all other spirits, gin can of course be drunk neat and without any other additives. This is the best way to recognize and distinguish the different flavors of the gin. However, it is recommended that most gins be stored at temperatures between 18° and 20°, as otherwise too many flavor facets are suppressed. It is also important to use a high-quality gin, as the cheaper gins usually have too strong an alcoholic note.
Mix gin with soda
Mixing gin with carbonated water may sound banal at first. But the fact that the gin & soda highlights the multifaceted taste of the juniper and the other botanicals makes this drink a real must-have for connoisseurs.
gin and ginger
Gin and ginger not only go together literally, but also in taste. The ginger lemonade gives the drink a wonderful summer feeling. Depending on the ingredients, the variants Gin Buck (with ginger ale and lemon) or Gin Gin Mule (with ginger beer, sugar syrup, mint and lime) are particularly well-known and popular.
Add juices to the gin
Fruity juices also go well with gin. Which juices you choose is up to you and your taste. Grape juice is particularly popular as a mix ingredient. But variants with rhubarb juice or apple juice are also quite common.
3. Gin in cocktails
He shows us every time after a glass of gin and tonic that gin is ideal as a mixed spirit. But even though the gin and tonic is one of the most popular long drinks, there are other drinks and gin cocktails that are definitely worth mentioning. The classics include the Negroni, the Martini Cocktail and the Gimlet. All three cocktails are quick and easy to prepare and are also a good alternative to the gin and tonic.
Feel like having gin cocktails?
We have put together a list of our favorite gin cocktails for you!
So which gin is the best?
The selection in German supermarkets and online is huge. If you really want to discover the world of gin, it's worth doing a tasting of different gins. Otherwise, you can take a look at our top list: The best gins to get started with!
... Or go to the overview to learn more about the gin!