Ginspiration

[LadyCG]

What can I put in my G&T to make it more interesting? I do like a wedge of lime and sometimes a knob of root ginger, but I would like to hear some other ideas....

Any recommendations or recipes welcome.

Thanking you.

[SlackAlice]

Gin an artform! Give over, awful stuff. Much more useful as a hand sanitiser ☺☺☺

[Vagus]

I find Bombay too earthy a taste, literally I can taste soil in it. Ophir I had with a slice of red chilli in it, not bad but not necessarily something I’d repeat.

[Bobbisox1]

My brother called for some potting plants , I didn’t want the money ( I’d bought them) he doesn’t know me that well, he brought a bottle whisky !!! Yeuckkkk, I gag smelling the stuff so I told him to take it back thank you :0/

[SparklyKid]

Hi Bobbs, "take whiskey back " Ye gods.

Save it for next time you have a cold, large whiskey, bit of brown sugar and hot water. Even good if you don't have a cold.

[pastafreak]

Bile doesn't mix with gin...not that I've heard.
I've only tried opihr and really liked it. I've stayed away from most of the flavoured ones as they usually have added sugar...much as I'd like to try them.

[Bobbisox1]

Might get rid of the cold but I’d be * hurling * with the smell SK

[LadyCG]

Thanks for the suggestion, Mamya. I will pop to Waitrose on Sunday week as I want to get stuff for picnic for OH's birthday. That looks like something I would like to try.

[iluvmargie]

Not a fan of gin usually, BUT I had a pink gin once (strawberry flavour) with masses of ice and oh it was absolutely gorgeous!

[Mamyalynne]

Yes, it looks interesting, worth a try.

[rockyracoon]

I don't really mess with my gin, but we went to Portobello Road just after Christmas where there is a gin bar. They have loads of flavours, and they let you have a little try before imbibing. I found this https://www.the-distillery.london/collections/portobello-road-gin/products/distillery-originals-old-tom-gin
It's absolutely delicious

[MargoTester]

I've seen Sipsmith gin advertised a lot lately, might be worth a try. The sloe gin liqueur version sounds interesting.

[jennyjoan]

Bought friend for her "big" birthday - what she wanted - Tanqueray (somethin like that). I know nothing about gin just when my mother drank it - she smelt perfumey. LOL

[gness]

I'm with Slack on this one..... :-)

[maggiebee]

Enjoy a nice gin with Fentimans Rose Lemonade.

[Patsy33]

Not a great lover of gin, but Sunny Dave's suggestion of elderberry cordial, sounds quite pleasant to me.

[AuntPollyGrey]

//Enjoy a nice gin with Fentimans Rose Lemonade. //

Yes I had one of these at a BBQ last year, very refreshing as a long drink with a slice of lime but for me it was mostly to disguise the taste of the Gordons though :-)

[SlackAlice]

//gness
I'm with Slack on this one..... :-) //

I think I've pulled ☺☺☺
Don't tell Dave

[Bobbisox1]

SA, I always thought you were a female , name?

[gness]

Nope....he's all man, Bobbi..... :-)

[LadyCG]

MargoT, I've tried the Sipsmith Sloe Gin which I bought at the BBC Good Food Show a few years ago. It's very nice indeed.

I agree that Elderflower is nice in gin - the St Germain liqueur is very nice, along with Monin Rose Syrup and topped up with prosecco and soda for my favourite version of a garden martini.

I would love some suggestions for herbs and such like to give an interesting twist on a G&T. I might try basil leaves and fresh raspberries when my Persian Peach Gin arrives.

Has anyone tried Gin Mare? OH is going to Tesco later so I might ask him to pick up a bottle.