Last edited by meister (2011-05-31 01:10:49)

I wouldn't be all that picky about the brand of gin in a Negroni as the subtle cucumber in the Hendrick's or the softness of Plymouth is going to be lost. Berry's No 3 gin is a current trend with some top London barmen for some cocktails:http://www.bbr.com/shopping/berrys-london-gin . The only place where I should be specific about a good gin would be in a pink gin: then it has to be Plymouth Naval Strength (overproof at 114') and standing at a massive 57% abv: once, when I was living alone in Blackheath Village and feeling rather depressed, I suddenly took off to Cornwall and then I brought a bottle of this back from the source (wrong side of the border but still) and sat in my dining room overlooking the village, listening to some music and drinking it pink (presumably to improve my mood) and I had no more than I would normally have - maybe quite a bit though - and I then discovered that I simply could not get up, let alone make a fist.

Last edited by NJS (2011-05-31 08:50:39)

it's always about booze, isn't it...

I guess Flusser would be happy we're not slamming him, lol
(remember the moo-moo???)

Gin's an amazing substance, drink it in tropical climes with a tonic and its a wonderful effervescent qualities will sparkle like the fire flies at sunset. Guzzle it in temperate climes, or in winter and a rabid and insatiable morbidness will descend and quite possible make you cry.