The Life and Times of Gin and Tonic

[@kalashnikovdevil]

The G&T is the finest health beverage ever devised by mortal hands. Alleviates all manner of aliments including malaria, scurvy and sobriety.

[@deanapplegate5750]

This is the content that will make AB a KZbin star

[@dabulousvai]

You spelled God wrong

[@AltonBrown]

@@dabulousvai I see what you did there.

[@vinny142]

@@AltonBrown And did you see that it was good?

[@TheKamoteKing]

He already is!

[@susanfabian1521]

@@AltonBrown NO QQ TONIGHT?! Im shifting between KZbin and Facebook for you to tell us.

[@JaredFrasier]

"Never judge a person for mispronouncing a word, because it means they've read about things far from their home."

[@jeffreym68]

I love that. Thank you. Do you know the source?

[@Kedzie_]

@@jeffreym68 Marcus Aurelius

[@impulsethoughts3683]

"Never judge a person for mispronouncing a word, because it means they've read about things far from their home. -Marcus Aurelius" -Jared Frasier

[@rickartkunst]

very wise

[@Dyonivan]

In modern days, that's called racism.

[@ryanmcmullen6145]

The Good Eats vibes from this are tangible

[@mamaksstorytime]

Right down to the closing theme music.

[@etymonlegomenon931]

you'd think it's the same guy making it

[@JungleScene]

I like to think his cook smart segments are like bite size samples of good eats. they taste the same, but you know youd just as well enjoy the whole meal if you could get it.

[@B33rsauce]

Good Eats is distilled Alton Brown aged on Shirley Curriher

[@Klipschrf35]

@@etymonlegomenon931 it is

[@GLAKJack]

Quinine fluoresces under black light, too... very fun for parties!

[@fhqwhgads1670]

I was today years old... but that is cool AF to know.

[@aaronsirkman8375]

Alton's really out here dressed like Belloq, laying down some history and spraying some skeeters. Awesome.

[@NolSoulstien]

Came to find this comment

[@mrpankau]

JOOOOOOOONNNEESSSSSS!!

[@danpacitti2061]

"And we find that there is no food which you discover, that I cannot explain away."

[@misst9]

More cocktail episodes please!!! Love the short sweet and to the point history as well as your personal spin on the recipe.

[@deborahkelch1759]

Finding this 2013 footage is like finding forgotten money in a jacket you haven't worn in years.

[@GlennHtx]

Just as long as the money wasn’t in the pocket with the dog biscuit that Sparky chewed through.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I like G&Ts .... good tonic water is the key.

[@tipperzack]

Thank you for going back to a classic dress up, educational video on food.

[@midget11100]

Alton brown never fails to soothe my soul

[@RRR123ATC]

Or my stomach

[@michaelward9880]

Or my palate. THE guru of food and drink!

[@dburris718]

Alton please put out content similar to this you would bring joy to so many of us!!!

[@cindyk4574]

I totally agree with you !

[@justinmichaeleuerle5203]

The mosquito sound effects in this video are pure, distilled anxiety.

[@benvoliothefirst]

Scratching my neck and having flashbacks to poorly-screened summer camp cabins.

[@mousdrvr]

Yeah it’s a great vid but that bit didn’t need to go on and on like that. I found it distracted from the awesome content.

[@peregrine63701]

Found a mosquito in my house while the video was playing ☹️☹️☹️

[@Zelmel]

Alton Brown: Basically the G&T of KZbin. Especially with the added thing of aged gin being amazing and 8 years later Alton also being amazing.

[@jane_doughnut]

God bless you, Alton Brown. Watching your videos make me calm, and educate me all at once.

[@lorassorkin]

As ever, you are my inspiration. I paused, poured, drank. Not a mosquito in sight.

[@msmith53]

AND we live in S, California! No skeeters here in San Diego

[@sarahfalconer1541]

Love this, inspiring and encouraging. Jack Rudy is great. I am a aromatic plant grower in QC and enjoy the qualities of traditional drinks, so it's nice to see loyalty to true ingredients. Thank you.

[@susannesin5929]

Just loved the piece ❤!!!! Gin and tonic is my favorite drink.

[@passerby5735]

I only recently realized how much I like this drink, despite it being so simple.

[@robdielemans9189]

It is far from simple, yes you add just a couple of compounds together, but the compounds themselves are complex in nature. It reminds me of the favourite dish of Ferran Adrià, which is pan con tomate, but then how do you make a good olive oil or bread, where does the flower come from, etc., so once again simple in nature, simple in compounds, but far from simple. The same goes for gin (it easily could contain 40 aromatics) and tonic.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@robdielemans9189 ok

[@tinypenismcgee6293]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. it's called GUSTO and I embrace it.

[@lkywyfable]

Best program yet! Love the costume, the set, most of all the information! Love the way everything was written out on the screen. Super great job. Clear and concise. Great format Please do more of these.😊

[@sarahaklee]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ AB you made my day more wonderful with that history lesson. Cheers!

[@mrmac123]

Mr. Brown, you are a genius. I have been a gin and tonic drinker a very long time. My son, an exec chef at a golf club in Indiana also love them. Tonight we toasted to your gin and tonic recipe via facetime, I live in Florida. That tonic syrup makes an excellent substitute for tonic water. Keep the great videos coming!!

[@dronionmonkey]

Gin and Tonic is my new jam. Thanks for the history and the advice. I like it even more now.

[@BenSullinsOfficial]

this is excellent

[@efc1690]

It’s excellent and it’s tremendous

[@michaelward9880]

Yes it is!

[@estbeta]

Alton, you are the absolute greatest chef story teller. I love all your videos

[@juliec4750]

I’ve been requesting like crazy more “Liquor in the Library” moments. This is exactly what I was hoping for!! Fabulous!! I could watch a million of these. THANKS, Alton! 💜

[@Achw3l]

Alton's charisma is an absolute delight to witness

[@RoyCampbell61]

I always feel a little smarter whenever I watch an Alton Brown video. Bless you sir.

[@oblivionblade2623]

That is one sharp looking havana! Really suits you.

[@marthamiller-plumb1059]

Looking dashing, AB! 🍸

[@cindyk4574]

I always love when you tell a story , as you tell it so well. You continue to amaze me, Love it Alton!!

[@paulphillippe5862]

Just bought a soda stream and ordered the tonic syrup from Jack Rudy’s website. Thanks for the video. Much appreciated in times like these.

[@scottamori4419]

I am a huge fan of gins of all types!!!! Flavorful variations make the Gin and Tonic wildly diverse cocktails. Thank you!!

[@Lerrinus]

watching this at 11:55 PM while slightly tipsy - you made my night!

[@AnykeyTx]

Found this by accident today! What a delight it is and it made me smile, as you always do AB. Thanks for putting it up for us. oh, yeah, BTW, you look just as handsome these days as you did back then, maybe even more. "Too thin" Alton just wasn't right. Love ya'!

[@Barprints]

Great history! The story always helps the cocktail experience!

[@Cheryl_in_TX]

I LOVE gin & tonics! Everyone tells me it’s an “old people” drink! I hope this video will help revive them and bring them into relevance again! Thanks Alton!

[@timseguine2]

They have become popular again at least in Europe.

[@kimberlymeredith6815]

Still my favorite drink! And he's so right about about the grocery store tonics. All artificial sweetener. I will definitely try this tonic.

[@shannonrhodes3943]

SAME

[@Cheryl_in_TX]

@@kimberlymeredith6815 Oh me too! I had no idea there was such a thing as tonic concentrate! Definitely on my “to find” list!

[@Cheryl_in_TX]

And I love gin & tonic even more knowing that they help repel mosquitoes! I’m in Texas and I am literally stalked and devoured by mosquitoes for about 8 months out of the year! Time to increase my consumption, it would appear! Lol

[@DaveBucklin]

Good Eats vibes! This made me happy. I also love G&Ts, so this is practical advice just in time for summer.

[@thomashaviland3072]

This is the type of video that made me start following Alton. Good to see a return.

[@Nexadon]

I agree. This is where he SHINES!

[@cindyk4574]

I so so so agree, the best Summer drink invented... my mouth is watering...thanks for sharing.

[@aPonderousChain]

Jack Rudy tonic is a game changer. So glad Alton introduced me to it.

[@Jacodaf]

Any idea where to get this Jack Rudy tonic in Belgium (or shipped to)? Are there other great brands like it?

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This guy is a food legend. He has the best delivery anywhere.

[@bwardokc3985]

Just found your channel . I'm a big fan of Gin & Tonics. History and alcohol , a perfect blend . 👍

[@amyk5446]

I want more of this! Love the breakdown and the history. It would be great to see this as a series. Now I know what cocktail...er...stagering complex elixir I will be having tonight.

[@MrCornrowz]

I feel as though I've seen my first Good Eats episode in...ever. 🙄 Please AB... More like this!!!

[@GeorgimFamily]

This video is great. I do miss this week's QQ episode. Please keep up the good work. Also please keep making QQ episodes. They are really enjoyable.

[@davidp2888]

Love these old segments.

[@shethjrebbell]

G&Ts are amazing! My go-to for sure. I need to check out that concentrate, but I do love Fever Tree.

[@robspiess]

Looking at the bottle, I'm pretty sure that's "Jack Rudy Classic Tonic Syrup". You can find it on Amazon or at Kroger.

[@rculver9056]

@@robspiess It is LOL. I just googled for it and went back to the video to compare, and landed at 04:14. You can see the bottle clearly. What are the chances of landing at the exact spot on the video?!?!

[@cesarespinozarommyngth1189]

@@robspiess thanks! Buying it now

[@Noda971]

This is the grownup version of what I watched as a kid! love it!

[@mikeguentzel]

I like this format. Thanks!

[@Dewey_the_25U]

I grew up watching your shows and I will be buying the DVD series if I can help it later this year because you provide such lovely edutainment.

[@clubgrrl69m]

You must've dug deep into your video crates. Love this explanation! And I do love my Gin! Van Gogh and Amsterdam are light tastes.

[@rflemm]

Two thumbs up! I'm so glad you guys finished this!

[@jeffreym68]

I love herbal and food history. Thanks, Alton!

[@beboboymann3823]

One of your best lately sir.

[@joannahansen5364]

I loved it. Always wanted more info on such a good drink. 💙💙💙💙

[@russelljackman1413]

I loved it! Thank you, Alton!

[@lyndaster46]

omg i miss your humor so much!! thanks for a very awesome episode!

[@SparkyHelper]

Love the Good Eats style of this vid! Thank you.

[@leavingharvard]

I really enjoyed AB detailing the history of my favourite drink. Also his recommendation for London Dry I'll give it a try as well. Thanks Alton!

[@renahollwedel3302]

When I was a youngin my brother decided to learn me on the joys of gin and tonic. Some wonderful memories were made !

[@ericanderson7882]

You teach, we learn. Thank you!

[@uscitizen5656]

My Favorite and now I'll try to make my own Tonic. Thanks AB

[@Venzynt]

this dude really a top tier performer no cap

[@happymonk4206]

Always entertaining and educational.

[@kristykoesler4675]

Had my first gin and tonic today. Thank you Alton. Hendricks is darn good and we loved the tonic concentrate.. Always thought I hated gin. Now I know my parents just bought crappy cheap booze.

[@tokaytessy]

Alton, what a lovely surprise. Nice to see you on a Thursday. You are looking very stylish in your nod to colonialism. Gin and tonic w/lime is my go to. Beefeater used to be my favorite until I discovered Hendrick's. Incredible with a cucumber spear for stirring. I like trying different fresh herbs according to what I have on hand in combination with fruits like citrus, or even a spear of mango or melon with mint. Thanks for dropping by, you are welcome any time. 🐸💚☘

[@robspiess]

Hendrick's is THE go-to gin for making a "Cucumber Southside" or a dry martini, but it's not top of the list for G&Ts.

[@tokaytessy]

@@robspiess I agree. Definitely a London gin with tonic and 2 limes. As soon as backyard cucumbers are ripe it is time to switch over. Many bars don't carry Hendrick's so I generally order Beefeater and tonic when out. At home I prefer Hendrick's.

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Thanks for a classic Alton 'short!'

[@readingforwisdom7037]

Love it, brilliant presentation

[@Scott_Silver]

This is the perfect video to pop up on my feed after making a gin and tonic, thanks Alton!

[@MCLegoboy]

Whoops, fell into the time machine again. We gotta get some signs put up and maybe add a lock...

[@JoMad53]

So...my nightly gin &tonic + lemon slice is medicinal and beneficial to my health....brilliant!

[@Soloskillz]

Thank you for this🤙🏽

[@colina1330]

Gin & Tonic season is upon us. I can't wait to sip on one of these outside on a patio (if Ontario ever gets to that point again). It's much more likely that I'll be enjoying them at home. After much experimentation, I think I've found the perfect G&T recipe. Put two ounces of gin with the juice of half a lime in a cocktail shaker, fill it with ice, shake for 20 seconds or so, strain into a glass that's also filled with ice, top it off with a bottle of Fever Tree elderflower tonic.

[@jynnandtonnyx]

My favourite drink !! Well done 👍

[@darrellbedford4857]

He had the best cooking show on TV (Good Eats). Full of good recipes, tips and s great sense of humour. Miss the shows.

[@newjoyyork]

Was drinking a Roku Gin + tonic and came across this in my subs, it’s a gin and tonic night for sure! Cheers! 🍻

[@scaper8]

Roku's an amazing gin, isn't? What tonic do you use with it? I haven't found one that really "pops" with it yet.

[@truthbknown4957]

always entertaining and informative.

[@thedwightguy]

I bonsai'd a small lime tree for a lady friend that only has the occasional drink in summer. Every ten days a full size lime would be ready during the hot season. The "bouquet" that a freshly picked lime added to the drink was just amazing. Most fruit lose this trait within two days of being picked. Even added a small Bay window over the kitchen sink to catch the sun in beautiful White Rock, BC, Canada.

[@mattharvey7457]

I will be enjoying these all sumer long!!!

[@mrmac123]

I love the way he gives history lessons that you want to hear. Mario Batali does the same thing . My 2 favorite chefs

[@tophlaw4274]

@Alton, you still look great after 8 years! Don't let anyone else (not even your pesky nagging inner voice) tell you otherwise! You're still the man, the legend, & best of all -my long time mentor! Cheers, mate!

[@mtafli1]

The AB of my youth. Loved it.

[@verdatum]

Thanks for posting this! I spend most of my days drinking neat bourbon. But G&T is my very favorite cocktail. I love the challenge of making more complicated drinks, but none of them satisfy me as much as a bit of gin, a bit of tonic, and a bit of lime on ice.

[@sallyhenderson2772]

Love me a good G&T, and you've given me some great ideas to try, thanks!

[@steverundle8635]

First class description of an intriguing “fever trees” Kipling “Just So Stories”

[@seanmoore10]

Ke-chu-wah is the indigenous people of Peru and Ecuador. Love your videos 👍

[@kyraderdivanis514]

Love this! I’d love to see more videos about basic cocktails & their history!

[@ErgonBill]

If you have never suffered from any of the aforesaid ailments, you owe it all to gin & tonic. Wonderful stuff.

[@michaelward9880]

Native Charlestonian here. I've never heard of this quinine concentrate before. I'm definitely going to rethink my GNT now. My preference for gin is Bombay. I think this is going to be delicious! Thanks!

[@thenomadrhodes]

this is the stuff that made me love watching AB

[@jovanweismiller7114]

I couldn't agree more! The ultimate summer drink!

[@scotthannan8669]

I tend to enjoy a gin and tonic with a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

[@crywhit4619]

Is your favorite bar at the end of the universe?

[@Jazzy_Waffles]

Don’t forget your towel!

[@thefunnyFloshow]

I personnally prefer the Djinn n Tonnicks

[@robspiess]

@@thefunnyFloshow Anything's better than a Tzjin-anthony-ks!

[@jeffreym68]

Who doesn't? Well, Zaphod, maybe.

[@johnfry9010]

Just one more reason for me to have a nice Gin and Tonic this weekend !

[@jimmyfreckles4582]

Great production A

[@zenmoonmaster]

I can't drink but I could listen to talk about all day fascinating food science

[@truepeacenik]

Same here. I’ll make mock tail based on the (close) flavor profiles.

[@cforehand]

A showcase piece of what makes Alton awesome

[@MymilanitalyBlogspot]

Really enjoyed this video, thanks!

[@grendol6968]

I’d give this two thumbs up, but KZbin won’t let me. Thanks Alton! I don’t normally drink Gin, but when I do, it is either The Botanist or Hendrix Orbium. I do enjoy Fever Tree Tonic with it. Life is fascinating, Drink Weird!

[@mlkollman]

Thanks for the recommendation on the tonic mix and gin. It has changed many of my friends' opinions on gin and tonic.

[@FoodLovesCompany]

You’re the best Alton. Love gin but I’ve never had Beefeater 24, have to try it