What can I drink with gin instead of tonic?

The best gin mixers (and we’re not talking tonic)

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Does gin go with Coke?

Try the Gin and Coke! Sure, the Gin and Tonic is probably the first easy gin drink that jumps to mind. But mixing this botanical liquor with cola is a very good idea. Use the right ratio and the delicate flavor of gin shines through without getting overpowered by the sweet cola.

What’s the best way to drink gin?

Just pour the gin over a few ice cubes and drop in a lime wedge if you fancy. Naturally, to enjoy a spirit neat it must be of good quality – there’s nothing worse than nasty, bitter, cheap gin. A good quality gin like Tanqueray has a sweet, floral flavour which is delicious just as it is.

What are the side effects of gin?

In addition to side effects such as nausea and drowsiness, more serious problems are possible, including internal bleeding as well as heart and respiratory problems.

What is the healthiest mixer for gin?

Best healthy mixers to drink

Soda water. If you want something refreshing, to save you from the hot, crowded bar, try soda water (£1.25) with gin and a squeeze of lime juice.
Grapefruit Juice.
Tea.
Ginger Ale.
Bitter Lemon.
Vermouth.

Is gin hard on the liver?

It can help fight kidney and liver disease Gin is the best natural remedy for kidney and liver disease. Juniper berries help stop water retention in your body, allowing you to pass more water than any other alcohol. This means that more harmful toxins and bacteria are flushed out your system.

Does gin get you drunk?

It does. There is no such thing as a person that can drink gin and not have the alcohol get into their bloodstream. If you drink enough of it, past a certain BAC measurement, then you are considered legally drunk. If you drink any alcoholic beverage, the alcohol will get into your bloodstream, period.

Is gin the healthiest alcohol?

Made from juniper berries, a type of “super fruit,” gin serves as one of the healthiest spirits ever created. It’s low in calories, and the botanical properties that survive the distillation process present plenty of health-boosting reasons gin is healthy.

Is gin a depressive drink?

Is gin really a depressing drink? No, because is doesn’t actually cause depression. The fact is alcohol is the depressant but it doesn’t cause depression. If you are depressed then drinking lots of alcohol is unlikely to help but gin will not make you feel any more or less depressed than drinking vodka or whisky.

Is it OK to drink gin every night?

“Drinking large amounts of alcohol can cause dehydration, low blood sugar, digestive irritation and disturbed sleep — all factors that lead to hangover symptoms.” So, if you drink gin every night, you’ll still want to limit yourself.

What’s the best pairing for gin and tonic?

Smoked salmon. Cold cured smoked salmon, perhaps with a little spicy kick, is a stunning combination with your Gin & Tonic. For that little bit of sharpness, use a smidgen of lemon juice on the fish.

What kind of cheese goes well with gin?

A well-matured strong cheese with the humble cracker is an under-rated partner for gin. If you want to try something else, a quality goat’s cheese or a smoked cheese balances really well with gin. This lovely recipe was created by Nina Timm form My Easy Cooking.

What’s the best gin to mix with grapefruit?

Grapefruit’s intensely concentrated acidity, and its faint bitterness, will pair especially well with any Western Dry Gin that already has grapefruit among its botanical notes. Try using Amass in a Salty Dog, the classic combination of 2 oz. gin, 1-2 oz. fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, and a salted rim.

What to eat at Gin And Tonic Awards?

The fat in smoked salmon or gravlax provides a rich taste when combined with G. For a little bit of refreshing flavour, use a dash of fresh lemon juice on the fish. Shrimps go impeccably well with a G. So does prawns. A prawn toast with sesame seeds is the best way to pair prawns with your gin and tonic.