XMTS Gin Lovers Unite!

[JSFMACLJR]

Sandford,

To assist you in your research


Basil Gimlet

2 1/2 oz. gin (or vodka)
juice from 1 lime
1/2-1 oz simple syrup (to individual tastes)
5 large basil leaves
1 small basil leaf (for garnish)

Light crush basil leaves with a quick squeeze in the hand and put in a cocktail shaker.

Add ice, lime juice, simple syrup, and gin

Shake and let let stand 10 seconds

Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with small basil leaf.

This is "house cocktail" for the summer months.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

Will report back this evening!!! Thanks for the recipe.

Cheers,
Sandford

[Streetcar]

I'm also a fan of Hendricks, but I was recently introduced to New Amsterdam. Well worth it, in my opinion!

My gin drinks of choice are a simple gin martini or a Negroni.

[Sciuropterus]

Gin is my #1 spirit of choice, Bombay Sapphire usually. Thanks for the tips on some new brands to try!

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

have you tried the Scottish made Hendricks gin? A touch of cucumber makes it exciting and different. After that, it's Bombay Saphire for me. Up, 2 olives, dirty.

Is that what does it? I bought the gin because I liked the bottle, and I wanted to try something new. It was really good. I later found out it was Scottish and had a nice little chuckle.

[JSFMACLJR]

Will report back this evening!!! Thanks for the recipe.

Cheers,
Sandford

Basil Gimlets are nice!!! Sara and I enjoyed them immensely.

We made a batch this afternoon, but this time I infused the simple syrup with a bunch of basil. I found the results to be a bit more...mellow.

Thanks Jamie for the tip!

Cheers,
Sandford

[Farlander]

The year 2000 version of the Mr. Boston: Official Bartender's & Party Guide, has just over 250 gin recipes! (and the Basil Gimlet is not one of them)

Wow, with so many gins to choose from, and so many recipes to try out, it could take some time to do a proper exhaustive survey...

[Panache]

Wow, with so many gins to choose from, and so many recipes to try out, it could take some time to do a proper exhaustive survey...

Michael,

We must always think of ourselves as students of Life.

It is indeed a formidable task but you must apply yourself to it.

For in the attempt I think you shall find much satisfaction

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Streetcar]

I came across an intersting article by David Wondrich in the Malt Advocate.

"...Holland gin - genver, as it's called today - is very different from English-style gin. Where the latter is based on neutral spirits, and is thus essentially flavored vodka, the former is based on a pot-stilled "malt wine," and is essentially flavored whiskey..."

Bols Genever is apparently the most widely available bottling.

Anyone had any experience with this? How does it compare to London style gins?

[ziggy]

I am incredibly new to gin... though I found an appeal in it, similar to scotch....it tastes very "natural"...though much stronger.

[ForresterModern]

There is only one thing I don't like about gin-



It doesn't taste enough like single malt scotch.