When you think of Gin you most probably think
summer and tonic. The humble G&T first created to keep British soldiers
Malaria free is a fantastic drink and one that almost all Gin drinkers consume
on a regular basis but in its traditional format ie plenty of ice and tonic
tends to be a bit cold for those chilly
winter evenings.
One of the best things about Gin for me is its versatility
as a drink. If you’re anything like me there is a different drink and a
different way of drinking it that covers just about every
mood/situation/weather scenario. Now these differing scenarios could be filled
with a different spirit/beer/wine/cider or whatever you normally drink. On the
other hand this post will hopefully give you some ideas on how to make simple
changes to adapt your Gin collection to suit just about any scenario. Yes that’s
right I drink a lot of Gin in Winter!
Winter is stereotypically
the season for strong dark spirits heavy dark ales or deep mahogany coloured
red wines. There are plenty of great winter Gin drinks that I enjoy that don’t require
a lengthy internet search for obscure boutique ingredients. Here are some of my
favourites.
