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What kind of drink do you call this?

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catbird Site Supporter Location: C@L Joined: Thu Jan 16, 2014 Posts: 338	What kind of drink do you call this? I've been making this for myself for years, calling it a gin & tonic. It is refreshing and especially nice in warm weather. I know that this is not how a gin & tonic is made and not what you'd get if you ordered one at a bar. I've had a hard time getting an answer on what style of drink to call this, so I thought I'd consult the collective wisdom here. First, get a 20 oz Yeti or equivalent tumbler. Squeeze half a lime: Attachment: 20240210_183350.jpg I like to turn the lime sideways and squeeze again to get extra juice and some astringent zest flavor: Attachment: 20240210_183405.jpg Add two shots of your favorite gin: Attachment: 20240210_183446.jpg Next--> You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ Don't trust a man who claims he has no vises, especially if his name is Wilton.
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:53 am

catbird Site Supporter Location: C@L Joined: Thu Jan 16, 2014 Posts: 338	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? OPTIONAL - half a shot of rum and/or one or two drops of bitters: Attachment: 20240210_183513.jpg Attachment: 20240210_183542.jpg Fill with a 12 oz can of tonic: Attachment: 20240210_183608.jpg This should fill the mug to about a half inch from the top. Take a generous swig and top off with ice. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. _________________ Don't trust a man who claims he has no vises, especially if his name is Wilton. Last edited by catbird on Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:59 am

jukk0u Site Supporter Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21304 Real Name: Vick Lagina	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? A Gim-lonic? A NYC Pirate? (Cap'n Morgan goes to Manhatten?) An alcoholic cleans out the liquor cabinet? Maybe call it a spring cleaning? You have a lot going on there. _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The ~~said~~ Constitution shall never be construed to authorize Congress to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." ~ Samuel Adams “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:08 am

Sinus211 Site Moderator Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13508 Real Name: Mike	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? I don't know that it's a named drink in those proportions. You're somewhere between a gin and tonic and a cuba libre minus the coke. Most tonic drinks use a significant portion less tonic water to liquor ratio. I guess who cares what it's called if it's good? _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:11 am

zombie66 Site Supporter Location: Spanaway WA Joined: Wed Jul 6, 2011 Posts: 6314 Real Name: Hugo Stiglitz	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? I call it , "its not even noon!!!!"
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:23 am

catbird Site Supporter Location: C@L Joined: Thu Jan 16, 2014 Posts: 338	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Yeah, it's basically a rum & coke, (cuba libre), with gin instead of rum and tonic instead of coke. A traditional gin & tonic is mostly gin with a splash of tonic and a slice or twist of lime. I usually make it without the rum and bitters. It is very tasty. _________________ Don't trust a man who claims he has no vises, especially if his name is Wilton.
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:26 am

JohnMBrowning Location: Bothell Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 Posts: 4885	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Sounds like a "Lime Ricky" with a kicker to me..... _________________ Plan B is actually repeating Plan A.... it just involves much more alcohol. Of the ten voices I hear in my head, only three keep telling me NOT to shoot.... Do I go with the majority or common sense?
Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:58 am

KeystoneCowboy Site Supporter Location: Burlington Joined: Wed Aug 22, 2012 Posts: 5999 Real Name: Kyle	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Don't squeeze the lime so hard. You don't want the last 10%ish of the juice. That how you get that bitterness from citrus. _________________ Looking for: S&W Schofield 2x (.38/357) Coonan 1911 Nemo Omen JM Marlin 39M Tikka T3 Tactical(.308) BAR(.308)
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:01 pm

dreadi Site Supporter / FFL Dealer Location: Tacoma, Washington Joined: Fri Nov 21, 2014 Posts: 8379	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Bourbon St Gumbo BLACK HAMMER ARMS 07/02 NFA Dealer http://www.blackhammerarms.com http://www.facebook.com/blackhammerarms https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerarms _________________ BLACK HAMMER ARMS Buy A Suppressor http://www.silencershop.com/blackhammerarms Type 7 Class 2 SOT NFA Dealer 1911 Pistolsmithing Firearm Refinishing GLOCK Certified Armorer CMMG Authorized Dealer NEMO Arms Authorized Dealer http://www.blackhammerarms.com http://www.facebook.com/blackhammerarms https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerarms/
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:08 pm

catbird Site Supporter Location: C@L Joined: Thu Jan 16, 2014 Posts: 338	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? JohnMBrowning wrote: Sounds like a "Lime Ricky" with a kicker to me..... I guess "Tonic Rickey" could work. KeystoneCowboy wrote: Don't squeeze the lime so hard. You don't want the last 10%ish of the juice. That how you get that bitterness from citrus. I like a little bitterness in my drink. I wouldn't make the extra squeeze if I had an especially large or juicy lime half, or if I were preparing it for someone else. _________________ Don't trust a man who claims he has no vises, especially if his name is Wilton.
Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:26 pm

stompah Site Supporter Location: Renton Joined: Sat Mar 21, 2015 Posts: 2183	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Call it a the dirtybirdy _________________ Reloading is easy, it's growing back fingers that's tough. Studying for my Liberal Arts degree at Evergreen College. YouTube taught me, just like everybody else.
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:12 pm

justincredible3 Location: Yelm Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 Posts: 2751 Real Name: Eric	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Deli shoes! _________________ Certified kitchen table gunsmith RSO Certified from YouTube Rattle can camo novice
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:18 pm

CQBgopher Site Supporter Location: WA/MT Joined: Thu Sep 6, 2012 Posts: 8292	Re: What kind of drink do you call this? Rum Gin Refresher Instructions - 1.5 oz dark rum - 1 oz gin - 0.5 oz lime juice - 0.5 oz simple syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - Club soda To make the drink, fill a shaker with ice and add the rum, gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and bitters. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds and strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy the perfect balance of the smoothness of rum and the botanical notes of gin in every sip! _________________ Rara Temporum Felicitas Ubi Sentire Quae Velis Et Quod Velis Dicere Licet. ― Tacitus "Well, nobody's perfect." ― Osgood Fielding III
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:58 pm

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