Sometimes it’s spicy, dry, citrusy, or all three. Gin is popular. Once considered a cure-all, it’s now a mainstay on liquor shelves and bars.
Gin’s Complex History: The Ultimate Guide to Gin
It’s hard to say when and where humans originally made this juniper-infused beverage. Most historians believe it happened in Holland or Belgium.
The British called genever “gin” after the Dutch conquered England in 1688. Deregulated distillation rules and import duties boosted domestic spirits demand. Everyone started creating gin with turpentine instead of juniper. It was unpalatable.
The Gin Act of 1763 was taxed heavily. Those who couldn’t pay the new gin price were dissatisfied. In 1751, new legislation eased the gin-related financial burden. Gin quality increased (and so did the moods of many gin drinkers).
Nowadays, gin tastes very different. Column stills replace pot stills, which made the gin taste harsh and foul. This effective distillation technique altered liquor manufacturing, not only gin.
Gin Production:
Gin is made in three ways. Despite being named gin, they all have different tastes.
Method
Pour the alcohol into a jar, add the botanicals, and carefully cap it. Leave it for a week or two.
After two weeks, filter out the solids to get gin. The quality of your base spirit affects the result, so get an excellent vodka.
Dabbing
Neutral grain spirit is manufactured in a copper pot still, which resembles a genie’s lamp. The liquor is redistilled with juniper and aromatics.
Pot-distilled gin is thicker and fuller-bodied, like the original Dutch form.
Column-Distillation
Most drinkers only know column-distilled gin. If you appreciate gin, you may enjoy this smooth, crisp, refined gin with subtle aromatic properties.
Aromatics float above the liquid during column distillation. Infusing vapors, not liquid. Dilute the gin. Because it’s between 145 and 150 proof. Before bottling, most distillers reduce it to 80-100.
Gin Cocktails And Barware
Gin is usually drunk in a cocktail, while some “cocktails” are merely plain gin with a garnish. Here are several gin drinks.
Margarita
This drink showcases gin’s flavors. It’s simple: gin, vermouth, and garnish.
You need:
- 5. oz gin.5oz dry vermouth
- Lemonade
Instructions:
- Combine gin, vermouth, and ice in a cocktail tin.
- Stir in a cold glass.
- Garnish with a lemon twist (or olive, if you want)
G&T
Refreshing and effervescent, it kept 19th-century warriors going. The gin and tonic are fantastic during a summer BBQ and year-round.
Instructions:
- In a highball glass, mix gin and lime juice.
- Pour tonic water over ice.
- Lime wedge garnish.
Collins, Tom
A Tom Collins is similar to a gin and tonic, but without the tonic water’s strength.
You need:
- 2 ounces gin,75 ounces simple syrup,75 ounces of lemon juice
- Orange
- Maraschino
Instructions:
- Shake iced gin, simple syrup, and juice.
- Strain into a Collins glass.
- Top with Coke.
- Add a maraschino cherry and stir briefly.
- Orange slice garnish.
Gin: Friendly Liquor
You may enjoy gin with the correct cocktail and gin. Thankfully, it’s improved from the beginning. Now, its spicy, silky flavor will revitalize you.
