Gin

[AhMeng]

Alcohol isn't exactly considered a healthy lifestyle choice; more often than not, it's associated with empty calories and bad decisions. But that doesn't mean there aren't a few benefits to drinking in moderation. In fact, gin is a liquor with a wealth of potential benefits to offer. So read on, and discover ten ways in which gin might actually be a good drink for you.

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main ingredient in gin. Used for centuries as an topical antiseptic, juniper berries can also help fight off coughs and lung congestion. The oils contained in juniper berries agitate bronchial passages and expel mucus.


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BIDMC, gin's makeup helps to relieve the pain caused by achy joints, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, some arthritis sufferers even use gin-soaked raisins to reduce joint inflammation.


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increase both stomach acid secretions and digestive enzymes; this increase in fluids necessary for breaking down ingested food allows for better digestion.


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a country where malaria occurs, you may want to order a gin and tonic when you get there. According to Slate, the gin and tonic was developed in the 1800s to make quinine more palatable. And quinine, derived from cinchona bark, was an essential medicine that worked to both cure and prevent malaria. Although we would never encourage you to substitute antimalarial drugs with drinking a gin and tonic, at least you know of a way to make those quinine tonics more tasty... and more fun.


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do have a lot of antioxidant properties, regular gin is relatively devoid of antioxidants, so you need barrel-aged gin to get any antioxidants (the lengthy aging process in wooden barrels produces polyphenols and furans that are leeched out from the casks).


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blood circulation as you get older, which can prolong life. Juniper berries also contain flavonoids, which have a whole slew of benefits for cardiovascular health: prevention of atherosclerosis and clogged arteries are just some of the amazing things they can aid in preventing.


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97 calories... I'll drink to that!

 

[eatshitndie]

if lick and sip gin freely even better.

 

[sweetiepie]

my uncle say KNN this world is kee kei ko kee kei

 

[Cottonmouth]

Sit in a tub of Gin can cure chaocheebyeness also.

 

[AhMeng]

Gin and happiness...

 

[glockman]

Like the next person, I enjoy a gin and tonic occasionally. But too much gin can be toxic. It will kill your liver as well as your brain cells. So, do not peruse gin freely but in moderation.

 

[AhMeng]

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Published on July 12, 2016
Gin vs. Vodka: What You Need to Know
Vodka and gin are both grain-based spirits with a rich tradition of European distilling. Vodka is often associated with Russia; famous premium brands such as Stolichnaya, Russian Standard and Smirnoff were founded there. The Russians trace their vodka production all the way back to the late 9th century. Ginon the other hand is a relative newcomer.



The Dutch started production of a precursor to gin — genever — in the early 17th century as a medicinal spirit for ailments. In fact, a crude version of gin was given to British soldiers fighting in the 30 Years’ War to steel their spirits. If you've ever wondered where we get the term “Dutch courage,” now you know.

Gin vs. Vodka
A difference of taste
While both vodka and gin are clear, colorless spirits that can be made from a variety of grains, including barley, wheat and potatoes, they differ in their flavor profiles. Vodka is virtually neutral and tasteless, while gin often has distinctive, herbal notes. So what accounts for the difference in flavor? Vodka is essentially pure alcohol mixed with water, which lends itself to more of an unfettered, clean finish. Original dry gin uses eight botanicals to achieve a unique, juniper-laden flavor.



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In gin, a neutral grain alcohol is distilled with natural flavorings like cinnamon, orange peel and licorice, along with juniper. Brands such as Bluecoat in Philadelphia use a mix of, among other things, natural coriander seeds and angelica root. Where gin impresses with flavor, vodka relies on its mouthfeel and purity to really shine. A good vodka should be soft and smooth, never harsh or burning. All good gins should taste balanced but can range anywhere from citrusy and spiced to soft and floral.

Check out a few more key differences between vodka and gin, so the next time you’re in the mood for a stiff drink, you’ll know exactly which spirit to reach for:

1. Gin is great for simple cocktails.
The complex profile of gin really comes to life when mixed with straightforward flavors. Take the classic gin and tonic — the effervescence of the tonic, the hit of sweet quinine and a twist of citrus (lemon or lime) makes a deceptively basic drink come to life. The gimlet — with just gin, lime juice and simple (sugar) syrup — is another great refresher.



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2. Vodka is best served ice cold.
Chilled vodka has a couple of benefits. Vodka is viscous at ice-cold temperatures, and that leads to a better mouthfeel. As there aren’t as many flavor compounds in vodka, chilling it doesn’t mute the flavors as it does with gin. For the best-tasting vodka experience, you may want to store yours in the freezer.

3. Either one makes a great martini.
Gin is the liquor of choice when it comes to a classic, smooth-drinking martini. Vodka also makes a killer martini, especially if you like yours on the dirty (i.e. spiked with olive juice) side.



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4. Vodka is great for mixed drinks.
Vodka’s neutral taste is perfect for drinks where you want fruity or strongly flavored mixers to shine, rather than the botanicals of a gin. Better still, flavored vodkas can add another layer of depth to your cocktail. An orange vodka is perfect when used in a good-quality Cosmopolitan, and even coffee-flavored vodka is now available for the ultimate pick-me-up — the espresso Martini.

5. Gin can be dry or sweet.
London dry-style gins, including Bombay Sapphire, Beefeater and Tanqueray, are ideal for when you want a no-nonsense beverage. Old Tom-style gins, like The Dorchester and Ransom, are less dry, providing the perfect base for a number of classic and craft cocktails. In The Martinez, made with Old Tom Gin, red vermouth, maraschino liqueur and a dash of good bitters, the subtle sweetness from the gin adds a nuanced hint of flavor that Manhattan and Negroni drinkers will love.



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[AhMeng]

I prefer Gin than Vodka..Seriously..

 

[AhMeng]

bittergroud will be much better. .. she'll sure agree

Damn Mod..A serious discussion about Gin and ends up here..Lol

 

[AhMeng]

I have added a poll. Choose your favorite drink...GIN or Vodka.

Please vote FREELY.

 

[chonburifc]

Why no this one in the poll?

 

[AhMeng]

Why no this one in the poll?

That's a KT Latha's drink. Please do not derail this thread

 

[AhMeng]

Now that's cool. You can transform any Vodka to GIN. Here's the recipe FREELY available on the Internet

Use This Technique to Magick Vodka Into Gin
November 4, 2015 By: Ross Gardiner

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When searching around for things to write about, we ask those in our office if there's anything they'd like to know regarding alcohol. It helps us a lot. When you spend most of your time buried in a single topic it can be difficult to remember that a lot of people don't know what you know. Occasionally we get something good, but mostly it's the same ol' same ol':

"What gets me the most messed up?"

"What's like, the strongest shit?"

"What is alcohol?"

Obsev
Not great, but there was something in the last question that piqued our interest. We got to thinking, as we frequently do, about gin. We knew that gin is essentially vodka (a neutral grain spirit) that has been flavored withjuniper berries and other earthy botanicals during the distillation process. But we wondered if we could introduce the herbs and spices later in a weird infusion experiment.

Gin production is thought to have started with the Dutch, when they began flavoring their distilled spirits with juniper berries in order to make them more palatable. The English started producing gin some time later, and many of the home-distilled gins were flavored with turpentine. Tonic arrived as a means of masking the bitter flavors, and over the years the liquor improved, the flavors developed, and we arrived at what we have nowadays: a superbly complex spirit.

Obsev
Since they start from the same source, we decided that we'd try to make our own faux gin from vodka. We don't have a still (that would be illegal), so we had to go down the infusion route. Obviously this won't produce a liquor of comparable quality and subtlety, but it will give you an idea of what goes on inside a bottle of gin and how the flavors come together to make the contentious bottle of colonial mirth!

We looked to Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Hendrick's, and Plymouth to assemble a vague flavor profile for our faux-gin. Using their dominant flavors, we put together what we believe will be a very fragrant, heavy liquor that has most of its character in Victorian England with a nod to the new world.

Obsev
Put all that stuff above in with some vodka and 2 tea bags. Then:

• Carefully open the tea bags and empty the contents in the trash or your mouth or wherever.
• Fill one tea bag with juniper berries (majority), cardamom, and cut up bay leaf.
• Fill the other bag with lavender, lemongrass, rosemary, and fennel.
• Ratio at your discretion. Do you man.
• Seal tea bags with a staple.
• Put vodka in a Mason jar.
• Drop tea bags in and seal the jar. Wait.

Obsev
As with anything, it's all up to you. You don't like fennel, no problem, take it out. You like a little CUCUMBER? Drop a slice or two in there. It's all up to you. So have fun and customize your ratios and mixes.

Keep tasting it every day until you're happy with it, and drink it with some lovely tonic water and a SQUIRT of lime. Lovely stuff.

 

[Cottonmouth]

I go for experience and professionalism.they serve me and not the other way round.

I guess you didn't get the memo.
Prostitutes do not want to serve shitskins and alikes no matter how much they pay. You can ask Ginfreely.

 

[Froggy]

I have no idea about gin nor whiskey before due to my fav drinks are wine and brandy until one day I got very serious gout problem went to a arthritis specialist in Viphavadi, a very young lady specialist. She immediately asked me if I frequently drink red wine and brandy I confessed and she told me I have to change to drink whiskey cos its not made from grapes which is causing me gout problem when I drink excessively. She even went to the extend in recommending me to have single malt which I had no idea then also told me gin and vodka is ok.

Love this doctor, I discovered new things. My followup visit told her she's lucky, she asked me why I told he if she were to tell me to stop drinking I would have changed doctor, a joke. She's really young and pretty.

These days I have my Hendricks a lot

Whenever I fly between Bangkok and Singapore or Jakarta I'd have 4 Bombays in the flight and that does not include the 2 I'd have at the SQ lounge in Suvarnabhumi Airport, the bar tender on duty already knows me

 

[glockman]

I actually prefer vodka. Quick and easy is vodka lime (mix the two and drop in ice). If I feel like a bit of work, it's the vodka martini. Vodka, dry vermouth, ice and some olives. Must be shaken not stirred (Bond wasn't kidding). There is also the lychee martini which is a favourite among some of my ku niang kaki. Too sweet for my liking.

 

[eatshitndie]

he's looking for you.

 

[eatshitndie]

This looks like the evil moderator blocking justice and removing all my threads.

he's repenting now knowing you have a grudge against him. he'll keep crying until you stop accusing him.

 

[AhMeng]

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[Leongsam]

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