Gin is one of the most popular spirits. Its unusual aroma is based on juniper. Gin is drunk neat or various cocktails are made with it.
Pure gin
In its pure form, it is customary to drink gin in one gulp, like vodka. To weaken the characteristic scalding taste, it is traditionally customary to eat it with game, cheese, smoked meats or fish. In principle, almost any snack, including fruit, is suitable for gin, it depends on your imagination and taste. Gin must be cooled very well before use.
In this form, gin is drunk from small straight glasses with a characteristic thick bottom. Gin-based cocktails are served in straight tall glasses. It is also advisable to cool the dishes before serving the gin. You can use special ice glasses, they are easy to make using special silicone molds for freezing ice.
Gin as a base for cocktails
It should be noted that gin is rarely drunk as an independent drink. The mild aroma makes gin an excellent base for a variety of cocktails. The most popular, without a doubt, is the “Gin and Tonic” cocktail. To prepare it, you need to add one third of ice to a tall glass, add a part of gin and two parts of a tonic. It is customary to decorate the finished cocktail with a slice of lemon or lime.
Fallen Angel is an interesting cocktail made from equal parts gin, mint liqueur, herbal liqueur and lime or lemon juice. This cocktail has a rich aroma and an interesting, multi-layered taste.
Another popular cocktail is beautifully called "Elixir of Calm". It is a mixture of a part of vermouth and five parts of gin, it is usually served in characteristic wide glasses, garnished with green olives.
Northern Lights is a cocktail of equal parts vermouth, gin and Polar liqueur. It is traditionally served in wide, low glasses, decorated with sugar frost.
"Apricot Flower" is a cocktail preferred by ladies. To create it, you will need equal parts of apricot liqueur and gin, a little lime juice, and a tonic to taste. The ingredients (except for the tonic) must be mixed in a shaker with ice, then strain into a tall glass and pour over the tonic.
"Adam and Eve" is a bittersweet cocktail very popular in Europe. To create it, you need two parts honey liqueur and gin, a part lemon juice, a few drops of pomegranate syrup, a cherry, and a slice of lime or lemon. All components must be mixed in a shaker and filtered into a glass. Traditionally, the fruit is skewered and placed on the edge of the glass.
"Screwdriver" is a cocktail made with both vodka and gin. It is enough to mix in equal proportions gin with juice of preferably citrus fruit in a shaker.
"Moon River" is a soft, but rather strong cocktail. To create it, mix equal parts of gin, apricot brandy, Galiano and Cointreau liqueurs, and lemon juice in a shaker, then pour into cocktail glasses and garnish with lemon or cherry.
