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What to drink gin with

Many alcoholic products fully reveal their unique qualities only when they are served correctly. Gin can be attributed to those with absolute certainty. Due to its composition, the delicious drink has a rich taste, dizzying aroma, and contains about 40% alcohol.

Quite a bit of history

Jenever, as it was called before, began to be produced in the Netherlands in the 16th century. Although similar potions, consisting of wine alcohol, juniper and other plant components, have been known since the 12th century. They were used as medicinal potions.At the end of the 16th century, the popularity of the potion went beyond the borders of the Netherlands. He became the favorite alcohol of English gentlemen and not only. In just a few decades, “gin madness” swept almost all of England.

Delicious combinations

The classic version of drinking is gin in its purest form. For this, small glasses are used, into which 30 grams of the potion is poured, which is then drunk exclusively in one gulp, literally in one sip. It is advisable to drink the drink chilled or add ice cubes or quite a bit of clean ice water to the container. For this option, it is better to choose a special glass with a thick bottom

Many liked gin diluted with tonic in the ratio of 50/150. This option involves the addition of at least 180g of ice. Chilled lime or lemon juice will make the drink even more refined. They can be replaced with strawberries, cranberries, cucumbers, even bay leaves or chili peppers. It all depends on preferences and, of course, the willingness to experiment.

Gin is very popular among lovers of cocktails, which include other alcoholic beverages. In such famous mixes as “Dry Martini”, “Bronx”, “Lady Chatterley”, “Alexander”, “Cardinal”, many other recipes successfully combine gin with vermouth, bitters, liqueurs, and so on.

Appropriate Snacks

Different ways of drinking gin suggest different types of snacks. It is preferable to choose dishes for such a role just depending on this. Drink in its pure form is recommended to be combined with food made from meat, fish, seafood. Raw smoked sausages, expensive, elite varieties of cheese, dry-cured cold cuts are in perfect harmony with such exquisite alcohol.

From vegetables, mushrooms, cucumber, pickled onions, olives are suitable. But steamed vegetables should not be combined with the juniper component, which is a must in any brand of gin. The first courses are not suitable, even if they are the “best”, exotic and unusual. You should not experiment with side dishes, which are based on cereals. Gourmets also say “no” to any kind of fruit, except for citrus fruits, which are an exception for many types of alcohol. Orange, lemon, lime are quite suitable options for a light snack. When diluted, gin harmonizes perfectly with berry and other sweet desserts. Dark chocolate is considered a good addition to mixes.

Amazing near

To make a delicious meal or just tasting one of the great cocktails bring maximum pleasure, you should choose high-quality alcohol. For this, it is not necessary to go to England or the Netherlands. The products of our company are elite drinks that will help you discover the magical world of this line of products.

Gin “De La Bo” and “Trafalgar” from Brandbar will bring real pleasure. Drinks will surely help to color life with bright colors, give a whole bunch of unforgettable taste sensations, joyful emotions. The main thing is not to overdo it during the tasting and follow the advice of experienced experts regarding the rules for drinking strong alcohol.

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