Gin & Tonic Lovers?

It's summer 2020, most of us, yes, including me are enjoying the refreshing ever so tasty G&T. Whether it's an original Gin or a Rhubarb and Ginger, daiquiri kind, or even on the rocks. Here's a little tip, if you run out of ice, simply put the bottle in the freezer and see the magic happen. Any spirit over 50% VOL doesn't freeze. It certainly made a difference in my household.

I came across a few facts which I wanted to share. So, here they are:

Holland Made It First

We hear Gin and think, London. England. However, the liquor originated in Holland. The English discovered genever while fighting the Dutch War of Independence in the 17th century and brought the spirit back with them.

You Can Make Your Own

There are kits to help you with this process. But making your own gin is as simple as taking vodka and infusing it with juniper berries and other spices and botanical.

Gin Is Not For Drinking Neat

Drinking gin straight during Prohibition was sure to grow some hair on your chest, but it had to be terrible on the throat. In order to get the firewater down, the spirit was mixed with other ingredients, and thus the reason many, many classic cocktails are made with gin.

“Mother’s Ruin”

The reasoning behind the moniker varies, with claims that being inexpensive, gin was the spirit of choice in whorehouses and also induced abortions.

Gin & Tonics Began In India

During the 19th century, Brits began to move to India after the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 and, subsequently, the popularity of Gin & Tonics spiked. In efforts to avoid malaria, the demand for “Indian Tonic Water” grew. Gin was added to the tonic water to soothe the bitter taste.

Franciscus Sylvius May Be The Godfather Of Gin

Franciscus Sylvius, a Dutch physician, created genever as a medicine during the 16th century. His high-proof concoction was believed to improve circulation and other ailments. During the Dutch Independence War, it was given to soldiers and referred to as “Dutch Courage.”