Everything you should know about Gin & Tonic

[@KevinKos]

Let me know what your favorite gin is for your G&Ts 😋! Get Tonic and other amazing syrups from Liber & Co.: bit.ly/CTandLiber If you like what we do, you can also support the channel here: 👕 Merch: my-store-11171765.creator-spring.com 🎩 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cocktailtime 🛒 My Store: kit.co/KevinKos 🌍 Web Page: www.kevinkos.com/

[@Xune666]

The Botanist, Malfy or Roku gin are among my favorites.

[@ellyam991]

Tanq 10!

[@Kiffern]

Bareksten botanical gin

[@MatiasDypala]

Hi Kevin! I recommend Bosque Alta montaña, Cat sith, Aconcagua and Principe de los apostoles. All of those from Argentina.

[@liberandco]

Sipsmith is one of our favorites :)

[@andrejhofer2007]

I'd love to see a follow up video on the tonic syrup, Kevin!

[@KevinKos]

Keep your eyes peeled, Andrej! 😉

[@MatiasDypala]

Nice video, here in Argentina the Gin & Tonic is a classic, we make really good gin too because we have all the ingredients naturally and excelent spring water... in now days there's an explosive wave of G&T in my country and i love it.

[@ellyam991]

recomiendas alguna marca de ginebra de Argentina? aquí en Colombia solo he visto london dry y plymouth a veces

[@MatiasDypala]

@@ellyam991 Hola! En Argentina tenemos 3 tipos de Gin: London dry, Ginebra (Producción nacional de Llave y Bols con denominación de origen) y del nuevo mundo (Por ejemplo el Principe de los Apostoles). Buenas marcas a recomendar, muchas de ellas premiadas internacionalmente son: Aconcagua, Malaria , Vrienden, Virgilio, 500 Noches, Kunuk 5973, Bosque Alta montaña (Oro a Mejor Gin Contemporáneo de los World Gin Awards 2022), Cat Sith (Oro en Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC 2022)), La salvaje del litoral (Oro en Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC 2022)). Principe de los apostoles (multi premiado, gin New world sin base de enebro). Espero te sirva! :)

[@mi98joni]

Yes Gin Raw is just such an amazing Spanish gin. Not very well known to the public. Great work you are just amazingly good at what you do 😊 and the 2:1 is the perfect ratio. Hate when they fill a whole 200ml with a 50 ml

[@KevinKos]

Couldn't agree more. Cheers, Niclas!

[@apostolospapadelis4732]

3 Cents is an amazing soda company and I personally enjoy very much to have a Hendrick's with Aegean Tonic which has a subtle cucumber aroma and pairs perfectly. I would love to see more pairings with different Gins and flavored tonics such as cucumber elderflower etc. Great video overall once more mate! Cheers!

[@KevinKos]

I love their pink grapefruit soda for Palomas! And that sounds like a lovely G&T pairing. Cheers, Apostolos!

[@mdbbox5660]

If you like Hendrick's and elderflower, try Fever Tree elderflower tonic with it. It's my favorite G&T and actually one of my favorite drinks overall.

I was surprised by the first one! And the third one had this buttery taste, amazing. 🤤

[@KevinKos]

It really was a great pairing! And yes, the first one was a pleasant surprise ☺️

[@Project337]

Kevin, I'm so happy you finished with a Japanese gin, the creations from the far east are the only reason I like gin at all. If you haven't tried them, I highly recommend exploring the rest of the gins Japan has to offer, from the basic Suntory Roku to the overproof Komasa Sakurajima Komikan. My local izakaya has made me a believer and regular G&T enjoyer because of these spirits.

[@hadleymanmusic]

Id like to try ill try to find

[@KevinKos]

Suntory Roku is great as well! I still have to try Komasa Sakurajima Komikan. Thank you!

[@carlosrecarey9036]

In the book "liquid intelligence" Dave Arnold He recommends throwing the ice at the end since the ice is a natural antimaezclante. I tried it and it's amazing how you get more bubbles this way.

[@georgealdrich9665]

I have played around with the GnT at parties and find the tonic taste is sometimes unpopular with novice gin drinkers. I make my GnT with 2.5 oz of botanical or dry gin (drinkers' choice), 1 oz (or the juice of one lime, shake in a shaker and strain into a tall glass with ice, top off with tonic water and garnish with a sliver of the lime peel (after expressing the oils). It may not be a purist recipe, but it goes over very well with new gin drinkers and is great at warm weather parties.

[@KevinKos]

Try adding a few drops of saline solution as it can tame the bitterness of the tonic and enhance the citrus notes. Cheers, George!

[@georgealdrich9665]

@@KevinKos Will do....and thanks for the excellent Ideas and recipes.

[@lostscotsman]

Thank you for the Gin & Tonic recipes and congrats on your Silver KZbin 100K Button Plaque.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you! 🤩💯

[@BeardedApe]

Fantastic versions ✅

[@KevinKos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@luismartinez6421]

Finally I get the chance to see one of my favorites (I haven't had th chance to check all your videos)... And honestly, I love your approach to keep it simple 🤤

[@KevinKos]

Thank you for the kind words, Luis, really appreciate it! Cheers.

[@BisZwo]

2:20 the "navy proof gin" was above 57° of alcohol and called like that because, if you were to find yourself in a dire situation during a naval battle, in which your gunpowder reserves were soaked wet by sea water, you could pour the spirit on it. 57° is the required abv to get the powder flammable again even if wet, and being able to fire your cannons again. I haven't tested the experience my self due to a lack of cannons, gunpowder barrels and gallion but the anecdote is fun to tell when you wheel out a "navy proof gin" out of your bar 😉

[@ellyam991]

I'd imagine Otto Von Bismarck would have a cannon or two laying around 😂

[@BisZwo]

@@ellyam991 😂 ssshhht... I can't tell it here! My neighbors are already pretty suspicious regarding the noises when I fire during the night

[@kruzfuz]

Tonic syrup? Yes please! Even better if it uses the pith leftover from all the super juices I'm making 😁

[@GeorgeJuniper]

yes, please make the non cinchona syrup episode! Cinchona is illegal here in Japan and i've been wanting an alternative for years

[@KevinKos]

Stay tuned, George! 😉

[@Kaijugan]

I enjoy a simple Gin and tonic with a lime peel twist and an ounce of lime juice. My preferred gin is Bombay Sapphire gin, so the Tonic flavors don't overpower the gin.

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@ellyam991]

"Gin might just be the only spirit that’s used exclusively for mixing", I took offense to that 😂

[@DollarDude]

Some people out there enjoy a -giant glass of gin- dry martini 😅

[@KevinKos]

True, some people just make a glass of cold gin and call it a Martini. 👀

[@Rankidu]

@@KevinKos I saw people putting a dash of vermout in the mix glass, giving it a quick swirl, then tossing it in the sink. Only then adding gin and ice. That's your dry martini. I don't know how you can even detect a scent of vermouth in that, I for sure cannot

[@ellyam991]

@@Rankidu Some people make their martinis by adding chilled gin to a glass and waving it in the general direction of Italy

[@infinitymichaelversus5040]

me too, love to drink pure gin

[@ryanfox5357]

Yes pls more tonic recipes

[@KevinKos]

Stay tuned 😉🥂

[@OscarHernandez-tb7uc]

Hello ! I have a question but its related to lemon super juice, today I bought a lot of lemons to make Óleo Saccharum and since I used all the peels already, can i still make lemon super juice with just the lemon juice and not using the peels? I just don’t want them to go bad or hardened since the party is next weekend 😧

[@KevinKos]

Hey Oscar. The peels are essential for making super juice as they contain all the essential oils the give out the flavor - which is why your oleo saccharum will be so good! Just adding water and citric acid to lemon juice won't give you that boost of flavor you'll get with Super Juice. But what you can do is juice the lemons and freeze the fresh lemon juice! Take it out of the freezer on the day of the party and you'll be good to go. Cheers!

[@OscarHernandez-tb7uc]

@@KevinKos Awesome! I will do that then! Thank you for the tip!

[@mart7812]

Brit here. First drink of the holiday. One pint glass full of ice, a quadruple measure of Gordons, top up with schweppes tonic, half a lemon squeezed into the glass then its carcass dumped in. Give it a swirl, good to go. That's a Gin and Tonic. Extra points if it has a faint aroma of mosquito repellent.

[@KevinKos]

Cheers to the first drink of the holiday! 😄🥂

[@ItsChrisFtw]

As a craft cocktail bartender, people ask me all the time what my favorite cocktail is. I tell them it's the Corpse Reviver #2 (it is) but little do they know it's actually just a classic G&T, no garnish haha! Worst gin I've ever had was Four Peel gin. Favorites for me are The Botanist and Petoskey gin. Cheers!

[@ellyam991]

What was bad about it?

[@ItsChrisFtw]

@@ellyam991 Floral in a very strange way. Strong lemon notes that tasted off. Felt like I was sipping on straight dish soap. Personal tastes- to each their own.

[@KevinKos]

I like citrus forward gins but I haven't tried Four Peel gin so far. However, the Botanist is one of my favorites.

[@danielgalil5020]

Great video. The oldest version of the Gin an tonic sounds right up my alley, except with dorothy parker instead of old tom gin. Just curious, could you make a video with slivovitz in it considering your slovenian? As a galician jew I'd love that. I actually invented a cocktail using it(serbian slivovitz of course).

[@KevinKos]

That's a great idea! Maybe I'll make something using only Slovenian ingredients 😉🥂 Thank you!

[@iHyperPanda]

I would love to know what rocks glass is on the left in the thumbnail it looks beautiful

[@KevinKos]

It's a glass from a second hand shop. You won't believe how many great gems you can find there. Cheers!

[@urouroniwa]

YES PLEASE! (Quinine-less tonic syrup) :-) I've been experimenting, but haven't found a combination I like yet.

[@KevinKos]

Coming soon! 😉🥂

[@alexandrumogosanu3094]

Hi Kevin, great video...as always....😃 i've got a question though, can you make a ginger beer at home. I think it will go well with blended Whiskey, thank you

[@KevinKos]

Thank you for the idea! Cheers!

[@ericwallhagen3146]

I seem to be one of the odd-balls that actually likes the taste of quinine. My parents and neighbors were big G&T drinkers when I was growing up. They obviously would't let me have the gin, but they let me have tonic water. These days I'm not a big fan of most gins (it's probably my least favorite spirit,) but I still love tonic water. I've found myself often going for a vodka tonic over the G&T, just to let the tonic shine.

[@KevinKos]

Nothing wrong with that, there's some amazing tonic waters out there! What's your favorite, Eric?

[@marielledevohr1836]

Questions for the connoisseur...... In my city i can only get greygoose and Tanquerine Gin The guy at the licore store said Tanquerine Gin is the best. Is that right?

[@dionisisbalas6990]

one of the best gin and tonic for me is gin mare with aegean tonic....tastes like summer in Greece!!

[@KevinKos]

Sounds delicious! 🤩

[@andnegr]

Great video!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks for the visit!

[@CoffeinCowboy]

❤️ KI NO BI ❤️

[@KevinKos]

I love it!

[@saer6596]

Great video thanks for it :) any sources for homemade infused gin?

[@KevinKos]

Thanks! That could be an idea for a future episode, what do you think? 💡

[@herberticus3861]

Clean looking suite

[@MrOrangeBluestreek]

A Swedish Hellström dry gin from Gotland, and Nordic tonics spruce shoots. 😋

[@KevinKos]

A Scandinavian G&T!

[@josephandrianantilegando6124]

Hello friend of cocktail I'm can you make content explain about Infusions & clarifications of liquors, fresh juices thank you.

[@KevinKos]

Thanks for the idea! Cheers!

[@seattlegrrlie]

The Gin and Tonic used to be my favorite drink, until I realized I don't want my vodka to taste like juniper. Now, the vodka tonic is my go-to. If I did gin, it would by Bombay Sapphire

[@KevinKos]

Thank you for sharing. Wich vodka do you like most for mixing with tonic?

[@lightbox617]

Hmm. Pretty complicated. Gin and tonic starts wit bombay Sapphire or one of my locally distilled tomcat or pink peppercorn gins. Maybe "Bluecoat". Something heavy on the juniper. Fever tree tonic and mix it 4 to 1 . Don't forget the lime

[@Modern_Mixologist1933]

What brand of saline solution do you buy?

[@KevinKos]

I make it myself, it's super easy. And use the dropper bottles.

[@vanderfleet-martin]

I love a gin and tonic but remember sipping my Dad’s as a kid and after spitting it out he said “you don’t think I drink it because it tastes good do you?”, I now think that is exactly why he drank it.

[@Rafaninjahturtle]

Damm looks good

[@BladeReader]

Obi-Wan Kinobi gin ?

[@arncj18]

i assume schweppes tonic isn't considered quality ?

[@KevinKos]

I wouldn't say that. It all depends on the taste. Some prefer it over others and vice versa.

[@DFE-wu9lq]

While we're on the topic of gin. What do you (anyone reading the comment) think of Heritage, the winner of world gin awards.

[@KevinKos]

I haven't tried this gin yet, but I would love to!

[@mikekerins88]

I'd love to see a follow up video on tonic without cinchona bark.

[@KevinKos]

It's already on. Check out my blue gin & tonic episode.

[@judokazuzu]

❤❤❤

[@aburinho]

Impugno la ensalada. En España los G&T siempre fueron de Larios con Schweppes (with Suntory licensing, not Coke lic like in the rest of EU) and ONLY top with a twist of a green lemon peel. Not a lime, an unripe lemon peel. Another topping could be very little cinnamon splinter and point orange peel. Too sophisticated for me.

[@theblobfish9614]

Gin and Tonic is a sophisticated cocktail but when i drink grain alcohol with Fanta eveybody thinks im a cretin..

[@KevinKos]

😂🫣

[@Mark723]

I'll ask mom and dad once they have sobered up.

[@KevinKos]

👀

[@henq]

I really love the content of your videos! But as a non-native english speaker, I find it hard to follow. The combination of your heavy accent, lack of clear ar-ti-cu-la-tion and fast talking speed make it a bit difficult to follow exactly what you are saying. Please talk a bit slower and exercise some more clear articulation. Don't meltwords togetherinoneflowofsound. But. speak. words. seperatly. •novel , not 'nowel' •cocktails, not cockdels •progressivly less , not progressivless •of the craft gin movement, not 'ovdegravdgin movement' 03:59 I slowed the video down to 75% and switched on subtitles, that made it possible for me to follow your fine content. maybe this helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naGVh6mjiq99mZo

[@KevinKos]

Hi! Thank you for this link, and sorry for my lousy articulation. I am aware of this problem, and I am trying to get rid of it. I think I am doing much better than from the beginning, but I still have a lot of space for improvement. As I said, I will do my best to get better, and I hope this won't turn you down from watching my content.

[@intothedragon]

I really tried, you have good intention but it’s really difficult to understand what you’re saying.

[@phantomhandofcocktailtime6911]

You only have 2 hands, and 3 Gin & Tonics - which one is for me? ❤