Gin and Tonic

[dcrguns]

I love G&T!! Having one now. Will have more!! I think I will have a smoke too!!

 

[kcghost]

I am big fan of GT's made with Bombay Sapphire.

 

[condorlover1]

I must say I like Gin & Fever Tree Tonic with 4 dashes of Peychaud bitters on a warm evening on my roof in Manhattan. Just add a couple of cubes of ice, take a sip and fire up the pipe and I think I have arrived in heaven!

 

[mikestanley]

Gin is my spirit of choice. Love a nice Gin&Tonic in the Summer. I generally use Beefeater. A lime wedge and , of course, tonic.
I also love a good Gin Martini. I generally prefer a Vesper (ala James Bond Casino Royale) 3 parts Gin (Plymouth or Beefeater) one part Smirnoff Vodka, one have part Vermouth and two jalapeno stuffed olives. I don't care for Bleu Cheese.
Mike S.

 

[cobguy]

For me it's always Bombay Sapphire on the rocks with nothing but a twist of fresh lime.
Now and then, to mix it up some, I'll add a splash of Squirt or Fresca.

 

[theboz]

I usually use Bombay Sapphire as well, but Seagram's Distiller's Reserve is my second choice. I mix them heavy on the lime and gin though.

 

[stbruno70]

Can't keep a good thread down, eh?
Myself, I prefer a well-limed G&T made with Tank and Schweppes tonic.
If you can find it outside the Republic and the UK, Cork Dry Gin makes a refreshing change of pace. Despite the name it is very fruity.
I thank other posters who have pointed out that inferior quinine should not be used, and I will follow up on their suggested brands.

 

[instymp]

What ever with Bombay Sapphire. When on the occasion I drink Gin, but my wifes favorite.

 

[ohin3]

Hendricks and Fentimans for the win!!!

 

[smeigs]

One of my favorite drinks of all time!! Bombay Saphire, tonic and a couple of limes... Im in heaven.

 

[puffdoggie]

Never caught on to G&T's. Jack & ginger for me or Gentleman Jack neat. Gotta love the sundowner. Happy sippin' & puffin',
Dave

 

[homeatsea]

I remember this thread from when it was first started because I went out and purchased a bottle of Hendrick's right away. I love a good gin and having a Scottish heritage, well it seemed like I should at least give it a whirl. Best decision (speaking of course, only in terms of gin purchases) I have ever made!

 

[ohin3]

@ homeatsea: Bruichladdich now makes gin as well. They call it "The Botanist":
http://www.bruichladdich.com/the-botanist-islay-dry-gin
Makes a sick gin and tonic and a mind bending martini.

 

[homeatsea]

Thanks for the information, ohin3! Looks like I shall be hunting this one down as well.

 

[bryanf]

My personal favorite is Boodles Gin. I usually drink martini's but will give g&t a go with the boodles.

 

[condorlover1]

Bryanf it's rather funny but when I visit chums of mine in the UK they always ask me to bring back Boodles Gin from NY! I always thought that was Churchill's favorite gin and is one of my preferred over proofed gins. I suppose the Brits export the stuff here as there is no demand for it in the UK - leaves more for us as nothing fills me with more horror than Sainsbury's Dry London Gin!

 

[bryanf]

Hey, we may have Boodles, but you've got Condor. I'd trade with you any day!

 

[condorlover1]

Indeed I do! Sometimes I feel like a drug dealer when people ring me up and ask if they can score some Condor from me! Actually because I and my wife travel overseas frequently I am able keep myself pretty well supplied so I always have ten odd pouches about the house at any one time. I will be passing through Ireland at the end of this month so I will see if can grab some Condor plug. I have been smoking Condor and black twist for 30 years and thats all that floats my boat. Have a good evening as we about to get another load of snow here in NYC!

 

[bryanf]

If condor were easily available, it is all I would smoke. An Uncle from England got me hooked and I would pay horrendous shipping charges to get it. Out of principle, I decided to stop and only get it when I'm in Europe. Fortunately, that is at least once a year. Going back in May and have some coming in April.

 

[condorlover1]

I know what you mean chum. When I first came here I foolishly assumed that Condor would be available here in NYC. I mean it is the worlds greatest pipe tobacco so why would it not be available here. How wrong I was on that point. After four weeks I had exhausted my Duty Free supply and after extensive inquiry I was informed it had not been sold states side since the 1960s and this was before the age of the internet. The reason for that I have never been able to understand but the same applies to Golden Virginia as well so I am sure buried in the dusts of history there is a good reason. I remember three weeks of misery smoking OTC mixtures before my next UK trip. The only thing that saved me was the Condor ghost in all of my pipes!