In the summer when it's hot, a good ole gin and diet tonic hits the spot :thmbsp:


So whats your pleasure?

I like a little citrus with my Gin, in the summer, so either lemonade and soda water, or Squirt, a grapefruit soda, is the mixer of choice for me. Some of my guests prefer vodka instead of gin.

Don't forget the Rose's Lime Cordial in the G&T. (Is that available in IA?)

Never found a way to enjoy gin. Always tasted like Vitalis to me.

HUGE differences in the taste of different gins. Kind of like 'cables have different sound'.

I like Gordon's. More importantly, the young lady likes Gordon's. She refers to gin as a 'panty remover'.

Back in my drinking days I loved a gin martini. I admit it tasted like pine trees until I acquired the taste. Nothing like a gin and tonic after a hard day in the yard or on the golf course.

Yeah I like the Gordon's too, with a slice of fresh lime.

Once in a blue moon a bloody mary with Mr & Mrs T's mix with Sky vodka and a big ole pickle. A great eye opener :thmbsp:

Any home recipes for cocktails?

Nothing like a good Beefeater or Tanqueray and tonic on a hot summer day.

For those looking for something different, try what the Germans call a Radler. Get some Pils beer (Warsteiner, Bitburger) and mix it with Sprite (60/40). I kid you not. Its delicous, especially while sitting on the porch in August.

"Always tasted like Vitalis to me"

Never thought of Vitalis as a cocktail, I suppose with the right filtering..I digress

use to savor a good unblended scotch...but too many later I am now an occasional pinot/merlot guy

It's been some time since I've had a stiff one.....but did like Tang and Tonic with a good twist of lime ! Also when hot a vodka and cranberry...I forget it bar name.....or on a hot day.....nutten beats this :thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp: