“Beefeater” is a dry gin, the birthplace of which is the United Kingdom, or rather its capital is London. This strong drink has been at the forefront of all ratings for nearly 150 years. He is recognized as the best in a hundred countries of the world. So we can safely say that the Beefiter gin is the 1st in the world.
Calorie content and strength of the drink
This incredibly popular gin has a fortress of 40 degrees, if it was made for the British. But the drink is exported at 47 degrees, like a standard gin. The fact is that for residents of foggy Albion, 47 degrees is too high a fortress. They prefer weaker drinks.
Gin with less alcohol and lower calories. There are 217 calories per 100 ml in a forty-degree gin. That is, the Beefiter gin 1 liter contains 2170 calories.
The roots of Beefeater
Many drinks in this class are called London Dry. But only Beefiter can boast of its history. This is gin, the birthplace of which is precisely England. The first mention of it is dated 1876. The ancestor of this popular drink is considered to be a pharmacist from Devonshire. This Englishman lived in Canada for a long time. His name is James Barrow.
In 1863, he returned to his homeland and made the most successful acquisition in his life. For all his four hundred pounds, he bought a distillery in Chelsea.
This entrepreneurial man was not only used to holding luck by the tail, but he also had rather ambitious plans. After such a successful acquisition, he conducted enough experiments, mixed all kinds of herbs that it was possible to get. The main goal of James was to create a drink that will be famous all over the world for another decade.
He achieved his goal, as now Beefiter is the number one gin in the world.
The bottle shows the guard of the Tower of London. We have few people know that it is these guards that the British call the Beefeaters. Hence the name.
The production of this legendary gin has belonged to the Barrow Dynasty for more than a hundred years. However, at the end of the last century, the brand outbid titanium of alcohol production, the world famous Pernod Ricard campaign. But the location of production has not changed, the birthplace of the gin remained London.
Production technology
Apparently, Barrow was not only a pharmacist, his knowledge of botany was also quite wide. This directly confirms the Beefiter gin. It consists of about 10 plants. Only a true specialist could harmoniously combine the bouquet. The composition of this strong drink necessarily includes juniper, or rather, its berries. But there are also lemon peel, angelica, almonds, coriander and Seville orange. Refined herbal aroma is given to gin by angelica and coriander seeds , as well as almonds. From these same plants and characteristic bitterness. Only Bifiter has these distinctive qualities.
In the production of this gin, only high-quality wheat-barley alcohol is used. They are poured with plant components and insisted 24 hours. Then the liquid is sent to a vertical distiller and is distilled very slowly. This process lasts at least seven hours. After all this, the drink is diluted to 40 or 47 degrees. For this, only crystal clear water is used. After which there is already bottling.
Beefiter is a rather exclusive drink, so do not try to make it at home. Nothing will work out. The recipe for Beefiter has been kept a closely guarded secret for many years. It’s not enough to know all the components (and not all are widely available), it is also necessary to strictly observe the proportions, but no one will tell you them for sure. The original recipe is kept locked and only 6 people have access to it.
Work on Beefeater
It is worth adding that work on the recipe is ongoing now. The current owners are constantly trying to improve their English gin.
The result of this work is new types of drinks. They appear almost annually. But their release is strictly limited. There is such a gin as Beefeater 24. It was released in 2009.
Grapefruit zest and Far Eastern tea were added to the classic ingredients. But in the summer of 2010, a gin appeared, which included, among other things, blackcurrant berries, hibiscus and elderberry.
Emphasizes the popularity of the Beefeater gin photos that can be seen in the most popular glossy magazines. It is unlikely that you will find at least one men's magazine that at least once did not post a photo of this drink on its pages.
How to serve gin?
This drink is available in various containers. But as practice has shown, the most popular capacity for gin Beefeater is 1 liter.
So, first, cool the drink. To do this, either put it in the refrigerator or dilute with a few ice cubes. Try gin in its purest form. Even one small sip instantly pleasantly burns your mouth.
Keep in mind that gin belongs to noble drinks, and it has its own traditions. This applies not only to use. If you pay attention, you will notice that its label has not changed dramatically for many years. This emphasizes a special attitude towards traditions.
Any quality gin has a bright juniper aroma. But only Beefeater is marked by a pleasant note of coriander and citrus freshness. In the aftertaste you can clearly hear the pleasant bitterness that almonds give, and the acidity of the lemon.
If you don't like spirits, then add more ice to the gin to soften it.
Gin is not combined with all juices. It is best mixed with grape, apple, orange or grapefruit drinks. A great addition to it will be olive.
For gin use tall square-shaped glasses. First of all, ice is laid in them. A slice of lemon goes there, and only after that they pour gin, but very slowly, in a thin stream to smoothly dissolve the ice.
How to drink a strong drink?
Since the drink has a high strength, and its taste burns, it is better to drink it in small sips. One glass of gin can be stretched for the whole evening.
If you still decide to dilute the gin, then you need to add another drink after the gin itself is already in the glass. Most often, this alcoholic beverage is diluted 1: 2. But this is a purely personal matter for everyone.
How is it used in traditional medicine?
- We treat bronchitis . The drink will help get rid of cough, as it has an excellent thinning effect. It also has an expectorant effect. For the treatment of this disease, “Bifiter” should be mixed with chamomile broth in a ratio of 1: 2. You need to take a drink in the same way as cough syrup: three times a day before meals 15 ml for five days.
- Gin will also help from sciatica. It is necessary to mix gin, juice of white radish and onion in equal proportions. Apply this solution to cheesecloth or cotton and apply to the lower back for half an hour. The effect will be much better if you wrap the compress on top with polyethylene and a warm cloth.
- Saves from diseases of the throat and ligaments. 400 ml of water mixed with a tablespoon of sugar and bring to a boil. There, send the onion and cook until the root crop becomes soft. After the mixture has cooled, pour 50 ml of Beefiter into it. Take a teaspoon daily.