gin and tonic is one of the world's finest drinks. A tall glass, ice so cold it steams, gin from the freezer, a generous slice of zesty lemon, tonic water from the fridge and none of your slimline variety either. I consider slimline tonic to be an abomination, the work of Beelzibub, a condition of unhappiness. No bottle of slimline tonic has ever crossed or will ever cross into the Flynn household. Indeed, so poor in gin is slimline tonic that a person might also stab themselves in the neck repeatedly with a huge knife (possibly the same one used on the lemon) and fail to distinguish the two experiences.
As Homer might say, "Hmmmmmmmmmmmm gin... and tonic"
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Agreed, on all counts. And slimline tonic is like drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa.
Annie,
There have been ocassions where I've been crushed, yes crushed with disappointment at been given fucking slim fucking line tonic in gin. Man, people who do such things should be harmed, with sticks, maybe a tazer. Some might say that's unreasonable, well I'd fucking tazer them as well.
Hmmmm gin, and tonic. Nectar.
Haha Down boy!
Hmmmm I think I'm about to be tazer'd because I don't like gin... or tonic! lol Give me a red wine, preferably a Merlot or a rum and orange... THAT'S mmmmmmmmmm he he
Sandy,
Don't worry, you are safe. My ire is directed at slimline tonic and its users... actually my focus is even narrower than that, it's those who serve me gin with slimline tonic.
You can relax. Hey, have a glass of wine, maybe a merlot, hmmm?
I'm a lover of red wine too. Some of the Chilean Merlots are incredible. Bugger, I want a drink now.
Phew! That's a relief, thought I'd be zapped for sure. :p
You fancy a drink? Funny you should say that just having the second half of a bottle of Chianti...shall I pour you a glass?
Btw Should have said *County* Durham I'm from Ferryhill, not quite as far as your lot. :-)
Dan, Gin and Tonic is like, totally, roolly, one of life's greatest pleasures.
Are you drinking Bombay????
I want G&T.
I'm shivering with fall's chill and can't even consider g & t. scotch or bourbon in this weather, scotch or bourbon. hmmmmmm.....bourbon....
Sarah,
This afternoon I'm drinking Plymouth Gin which is good. However Bombay Saphire takes some beating. I keep meaning to buy some Angustura Bitters to try pink gin. I remember drinking it such a long time ago and think I should try it again.
Hayden,
I love bourbon and sourmash whisky. I think the US whisky's are really aromatic and they play to my sweet tooth. The cold weather at this time of year makes me want to drink hot toddies.
My hot toddy recipe made in a tall glass.
Put good slug of cheap bourbon/whisky in glass with two or three cloves, add squeeze of lemon and two lemon slices. Add tablespoon of honey (add more to taste) then top up with boiling water and stir. When honey dissolved drink and enjoy.
Repeat process.
Then you're slaughtered.
Ah, winter nights...
I think this post is directly responsible for me having a super huge evening that ended with me dancing to a band called Disco Skulls; who sang a song that was called "Theme to the Disco Skulls"; the lyrics to which went 'Disco Skulls! Disco Skulls!'.
Also, try South Gin if you get the chance. It's by the same people who made 42 Below Vodka and who are based in Wellington... although they've just been bought by Bacardi. And also, if you drink Gin and Juice you'll be just like Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Sarah,
Glad to be of service. I like to think my little blog can be a gateway to happiness for those of us who like a drink.
x
ps I'll look out for that Enzed gin because I rather like the idea of the antipodes getting sozzled on mother's ruin.
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