# What does gin go with, besides tonic? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 5, 2005, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966 "2005-06-05T03:26:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nunavut\_Boy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@Nunavut\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunavut_Boy)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/1 "2005-06-05T03:26:06Z")
I got a little bit of gin in the freezer, but no tonic. What else is commonly mixed with gin? ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/2 "2005-06-05T03:31:01Z")
Okay, this is not a drink, and it IS weird… My grandmother used to soak raisins in gin\*. Then she’d eat a certain number of them every night. She said it helped her arthritis. So, I know that raisins and old ladies go with gin. That didn’t help you at all, did it? \*naturally, this was in a large mouth, glass mason jar ---
**Author:** ![Campion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@Campion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Campion)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/3 "2005-06-05T03:32:32Z")
Rose’s lime juice plus gin (a bit more gin than the sweetened lime juice) makes a gin gimlet. Have any green olives? Gin is great mixed with olive juice. You can also do a faux martini – just gin on the rocks (no vermouth). That’s all I’ve got. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/4 "2005-06-05T03:45:16Z")
Gin and OJ. Gin, OJ and grenadine. Gin and 7Up. Just off the top of my head. ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/5 "2005-06-05T04:10:19Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Gin and OJ. Part of the subset “gin and juice.” (Indo optional.) I will tell you that cola most definitely does _not_ go with gin. ---
**Author:** ![Nunavut\_Boy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@Nunavut\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunavut_Boy)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/6 "2005-06-05T04:15:48Z")
> [@FaerieBeth](#): > > Okay, this is not a drink, and it IS weird… > > My grandmother used to soak raisins in gin\*. Then she’d eat a certain number of them every night. She said it helped her arthritis. > > So, I know that raisins and old ladies go with gin. > That didn’t help you at all, did it? > \*naturally, this was in a large mouth, glass mason jar Uhh…no, not helpful. But interesting! I’m gonna be like that when I’m old. I’m off to try gin with OJ as per **silenus’** suggestion. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/7 "2005-06-05T04:19:56Z")
Vermouth ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/8 "2005-06-05T04:20:40Z")
Here’s a couple I’m fond of: Pegu Club Cocktail: 1 dash Angostura bitters 1 dash orange bitters 1 tsp lime juice 1/3 Cointreau 2/3 gin Shake & strain into a cocktail glass. French 75: 2/3 gin 1/3 lemon juice 1 spoonful powdered sugar Pour into a tall glass with cracked ice; fill up with dry champagne. And of course, there’s always the Martini. ---
**Author:** ![Fritz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c57346/32.png) [@Fritz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fritz)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/9 "2005-06-05T06:07:30Z")
Gin and grapefruit juice is tasty and refreshing. Never tried it with OJ. ---
**Author:** ![Aeschines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aeschines/32/16251_2.png) [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/10 "2005-06-05T08:53:31Z")
Gin pinks is gin on the rocks with a dash of bitters. Angostura or Peychaud’s works fine. Very, very old gin drink. Think 18th century. ---
**Author:** ![Audrey\_Levins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@Audrey\_Levins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Audrey_Levins)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/11 "2005-06-05T09:52:50Z")
The problem with gin is that either you like it or you don’t. It’s got a very distinctive flavor (originally grain spirits, i.e., vodka, flavored with juniper berries) and you either appreciate that flavor or you do not. I personally can’t stand gin. However, as a bartender I will inform you that most people drink gin with a.) tonic b.) soda c.) orange juice (the “juice” in “gin and juice”) d.) grapefruit e.) Sprite/Seven/lemon-lime whatever. Gin is also called for in Long Islands, Bahama Mamas, and a few other assorted “mixed cocktails” that it’s highly unlikely you have the liquor/mixers for anyway. Otherwise you wouldn’t be asking. Like I said, gin is one of those liquors that either you love or you hate; if it’s in your freezer, and you want to drink it, I hope you like it, because you cannot disguise the flavor of gin regardless of what you mix it with. ---
**Author:** ![parthenokinesis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cc9497/32.png) [@parthenokinesis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/parthenokinesis)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/12 "2005-06-05T12:01:12Z")
Personally I was fond of gin in my Bloody Mary’s. I have since switched to tequilla, but I would still drink gin over vodka. ---
**Author:** ![Scissorjack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c67d28/32.png) [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/13 "2005-06-05T12:12:56Z")
> [@Fritz](#): > > Gin and grapefruit juice is tasty and refreshing. Never tried it with OJ. Ditto that. It’s also good with unsweetened pineapple juice. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/14 "2005-06-05T13:22:33Z")
This is a bit of work but: Asian Mojito - Make a simple syrup (water + sugar). When it comes to boil, throw in some chopped fresh rosemary (no stems), And sliced fesh ginger, And lemon grass (sliced down center). Boil gently until well infused (10-15 min). Strain and Chill. Serve with gin over ice with sprig of rosemary or mint and slice of lime. Enjoy responsibly. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Arch\_Trout](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9f8e36/32.png) [@Arch\_Trout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arch_Trout)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/15 "2005-06-05T13:44:39Z")
Gin and Bitter Lemon is a classic combo. I also like Gin and Lucozade ---
**Author:** ![gaucho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c67d28/32.png) [@gaucho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaucho)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/16 "2005-06-05T13:49:11Z")
Gin Gimlets and Gin Rickeys are both delicious. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/17 "2005-06-05T14:09:24Z")
I add a little to pumpkin soup - no one can pick what it is but they seem to like it. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/18 "2005-06-05T14:27:01Z")
I saw a nice recipe on “The Alcoholic Chef” awhile back for Macaroni and Gin. Does that count? Otherwise, gin and alcoholic hepatitis is not uncommon either. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/19 "2005-06-05T14:47:45Z")
Gin and lemonade is nice on a summer’s afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![Nunavut\_Boy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e95f7d/32.png) [@Nunavut\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nunavut_Boy)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2005, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966/20 "2005-06-05T15:06:54Z")
> [@Qadgop the Mercotan](#): > > I saw a nice recipe on “The Alcoholic Chef” awhile back for Macaroni and Gin. Does that count? > > Otherwise, gin and alcoholic hepatitis is not uncommon either. Don’t worry, my GGT last month was only 40 U/L. I’m good to go! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-gin-go-with-besides-tonic/306966.md?page=2)