Gin is a noble and very strong drink. Connoisseurs know how to enjoy the taste. But pleasure will be available only if you can drink alcohol correctly. And with what to drink gin?
How to serve?
Serving is important, because the right utensils are half the success. From what and how to drink Beefiter gin or any other? Prepare small glasses. They should be low (so that the aroma is felt to the full) and have a thick bottom (so the liquid will not heat up quickly). And cocktails are used from straight and tall glasses.
How to drink Bombay gin: cool or icy? This drink is served chilled. It is better to put the bottle in the freezer of the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes. In the case of a cocktail, you can and even need to add a few ice cubes.
How to use?
What to drink with gin? Gourmets and connoisseurs drink this drink in its pure form. It has a rather specific taste with notes of juniper, and after the first sip, a cold is felt in the mouth, which then turns into heat that spreads throughout the body. Gin does not need to be cured, it is very strong (about 37.5 degrees), although some believe that this is how you can get pleasure. But it is better to drink the drink in one gulp.
What to drink with gin if it seems too strong and bitter? The best option is a tonic. Proportions depend only on personal preferences. If you want to enjoy the fortress, mix the ingredients in equal parts. And for lovers of something easier, the optimal ratio will be 1: 3. But the tonic can be completely replaced with some juice (orange, grapefruit or apple) or carbonated water (you can sweet).
And finally, you can make a cocktail with such a drink. Below are a few options.
Cocktail Martini. To make it, you will need gin and vermouth. Proportions may be different. So, if you want to taste the famous “Martini Dry” (which translates as “dry”), then mix the drinks in equal parts. But the cocktail does not shake in the shaker, it is served in a special high glass. Olive or lemon zest is often placed at the bottom to decorate and improve taste.
Vesper is a favorite drink of James Bond. Mix one part vodka with three parts Gordon's gin and half part Kina Lillet vermouth (or another, but certainly high-quality). Shake everything, put a large amount of ice and serve with a slice of lemon.
What to eat?
What to drink with gin? As an appetizer, you can use smoked meat: carbonate, loin, bacon or something else. Baked fish will do. Garnish can be anything, but not too heavy and fat. Perfectly combined with gin all sorts of cheese with a not very pronounced taste (otherwise the drink "gets lost" in the background of the snack). And you can serve fruit: apples, pears, pineapple, grapes and any citrus fruits.
You shouldn’t have a snack right away, let the taste spread over your body, wait a bit, then start the meal. But connoisseurs do not recommend drinking such a drink, this will lead to the fact that aromas and tastes mix. And then the meaning of drinking gin is lost, because the aftertaste will not be felt.
Have a nice evening!