The Best Beginner's Guide to Drinking Gin

[@artaxAF]

"You hate gin, ya know why? Because it was the first thing you got drunk on from your parents liquor cabinet." Damn, he hit the nail right on the head with that one.

[@lippzzz77]

That's why I don't like whiskey 😂😂

[@dingovory]

That's why I don't like rum 🤷‍♂️

[@dingovory]

@Thomas Stevens Are you sneaking gin outta the cabinet rn? PUT IT DOWN!!!

[@varalis6325]

this is way too relatable. I can barely force myself to drink black rum now

[@oliverfasola19]

Varalis I’ve never drank gin before but love Kraken; jw what would this be like?

[@vinishshetty8055]

The best time to drink gin and tonic is in the evening after a hard day of work / hot day say at around 7:30-8:00pm with lime garnish and muddled mint leaf with a large ice cube pure bliss.

[@prithvibumia2941]

I hate bill , he probably drinks vodka cranberry

[@matthewholloway6328]

Your loss Bill, meh more for me haha

[@ncooty]

Botanist gin is the gin that made me appreciate gin. It's fantastic.

[@iEpisxde]

great gin for sipping neat. I love grabbing a robust gin that i think will go great with a gin and tonic or something and end up drinking more than half the bottle straight

[@mustard3367]

Bond gets shaken not stirred because it dilutes the alcohol more so he doesn't get as drunk when he's shmoozing the ladies! Fun fact I thought I would share for those who stuck around to the end!

[@Yammie_Moto671]

And if thats the case, tell bond to drink it slow. No customer wants to pay for an extra diluted drink. And the reason why it should NOT shaken is because 1) You can get crushed ice in your drink. 2) Martinis should be clear. Shaking it gives it a haze look. BUT Drink/make it as you please. Cheers!

[@liljendal20]

The main reason people tell you not to shake a martini is because the vermouth is a wine based spirit, you never shake a wine based spirit. Stir is the way to go!, plus, you almost always stir coctails if there is no citrus in them, you just want to stir the spirits together. when citrus is in place you want to bond everything nicely together with a good shake.

[@blue04mx53]

very true. However, in the books. and in most of the movies he specifically asks for a Vodka Martini, This can and should be shaken at least I was taught so in a TCM Mixology, course. 3 parts Gin , 1 part vodka 1/2 part vermouth. Enjoy your martinis however you like them. But, if you want the James Bond Martini it is shaken not stirred. and has Vodka.

[@EvansCantStop]

also if you don't want to oxdizie the vermouth. People typically shake martinis if they don't add or like vermouth.

[@MichaelJohnson-pk5sq]

Mustard 3 Yes, and crushed ice increases the dillution while keeping it cold. Personally, I believed Bond ordered it shaken as a sexual inuendo, as much of his banter included. I can make them clear, hazy or crazy. What's your pleasure?

[@salamander337]

The juniper berries smell is what I love about Gin. Always will.

[@DC632A]

Nothing like a Bombay sapphire and tonic in the summertime.

[@Koolkid736]

i agree

[@rinnskayf946]

Carpe Diem just had one of those. Couldn't agree more

[@propx3005]

Gunpowder Gin and Fever Tree Tonic, give it a try its awesome, experiment with the proportions and citrus garnish

[@actionjackson442]

prop x fever tree with any gin 😋

[@kristophermarzitelli553]

Seriously! Stuff is fucking magic!

[@TrueBlueEG8]

Gin is an amazing drink, and in fact I think a Martini is the most quintessential drink ever. It is simple, but so classy, and very tasty, and as an added bonus it gets you hammered.

[@damian-795]

I never knew martini is gin

[@AlKohaiMusic]

When I try and convert anti-gin friends, I usually start with Hendricks, sweet and subtle. Also, I love when people say Gin Martini. It's sort of redundant. Though I guess the Vodka invasion left little choice.

[@simulacrae]

If you add a slice of cucumber to the drink it will make it even easier to drink.

[@luciannicholson8994]

AlKohaiMusic learn to make your own tonic water or buy a higher quality tonic water. The cheap stuff has high fructose corn syrup. Not good! You can go on KZbin and find instructions for making tonic water. That's how I learned to make it.

[@kevinfager.]

Hendricks is great. And yes. You have to specify and if you don't your bartender should ask you to bc honestly ppl order more vodka martinis then they do gin. At least at my bar.

[@charlesjonesjr.864]

I'm a vodka man myself. But Hendricks made me appreciate gin again. The Botanist is good as well

[@XOblivion97]

what do u drink that gin with

[@GinJoe17]

I love Juniper I love everything Juniper and I also love anything gin great video!

[@Yammie_Moto671]

My gateway drink to GIN was the Tom Collins. After that, I fell in love with GIN. Im shocked you didnt include it in this video.

[@kevinfager.]

Yeah. That and a Gimlet.

[@jujumikhailovitchF83]

I've never managed to drink a Tom Collins in France and yet I can't wait to try it

[@mrmojorisin6496]

Yessss just started drinking those recently.. Soooo good

[@Mikuz]

Gin is my favorite spirit. I love Gin Rickeys. Never was a fan of straight Gin and tonics but I love it with some elderflower tonic water.

[@drewshubeck3000]

Gin and home made bitter lemon with a splash of club soda. Spot on!

[@gabrielgonzalez1993]

Honestly, I was very impressed with my first gin based drink. I used 3 oz of gin, 1 whole large lime juiced, and about 9 oz of Perrier carbonated water,

[@Jaimes_Bond]

You make your martini just like I do. The best!

[@NoctanNights]

Gin is the best liquor imo

[@datguy9408]

Even the “bottom of the barrel” type gin is still really good. I’m such a fan now that I’m gonna go for the higher tier stuff soon.

[@audioxt]

Great vid, funny entertaining and joy to the world because we have GIN!

[@Wildcat-mb5ek]

I through a “small party” in hs while my parents were gone. Addy got leaked, like 50 people showed up. Gin was really all I had to offer. Everyone got absolutely wasted. Never did it again, until college, where I also got extremely fightin mad drunk quickly. Post college, I am now looking to give it a real try. Thank you!

[@Saternoc]

The Tom Collins or John Collins is the best introduction to gin IMO

[@GradStudentTutorials]

Drinking straight gin, rocks, lime wedge right now and enjoying the video....cheers!

[@LeroOfTheKodiak]

I used to hate gin when I was younger. Early 20s, bought several different brands, hated them all. Now at age 30, I figured I'd give it one last shot, and low and behold, a gin and perrier is one of my all time favorite drinks! (Not a fan of tonic, but carbonated mineral water is excellent! I feel it really opens up the flavor of the gin without adding any extra flavors)

[@VinnValor]

I always loved gin in a Nagroni but my first experience with it was with Tanqueray london dry and I absolutely fell in love with making drinks with it.

[@osmo4547]

All hail the GIN!

[@resbalonso]

LOVE gin! It's true that the movie Bond drank poorly made vodka martinis, but the Vesper from Casino Royale has more gin than vodka, so there's that. I make the Cosmopolitan with gin instead of vodka for my wife's friends. A Tom Collins would be an easier drink to turn someone onto gin instead of a Martini or Negroni, which I would say are harder core and gin-heavy. A gin Smash is also pretty good, with either mint or basil.

[@sherrybirchall8677]

I love gin, which is why I'm on the lookout for a gin taste test. Im hoping this is it.

[@barbiejean7947]

Dingle gin is delicious. My friend made a French 77 for us, today. Dingle gin, elderberry liquor, lime juice. Shaken and topped with Prosecco. 🤤 yummy She made a perfect balanced drink. Nice way to start the holiday season. 🥂 cheers

[@KolorMeyellow]

I decided to blend gin, ice , frozen pineapple and tonic water. Tasted pretty good. wasn't sure it would turn out well.

[@NoahWeisbrod]

Mmala Mokone Adding pineapple to a gin and tonic sounds really good.

[@Shazzkid]

I think the bartender has been dipping into his own supply

[@dannyd376]

Thank you kevin spacey

[@British_loyalist]

Q: You know why your parents had Gin? A: Because your parents are clever.

[@malerhino]

Very funny guys. Great video. Should have gone viral by now. What’s wrong with the world? Seriously, real question. What’s wrong with the world?

[@MrBoardDiver]

Love the energy and passion! Subscribed 👌🏻

[@Gallasl666]

Yep. Gin and tonic with citrus is where I fell into it. Really hits the spot for a summertime refresher. My parents always had gin martinis but I didnt like them then but now I love them. Vodka is so boring now. I never drink it.

[@Danfromoverthere]

Awesome video. I’m not much of a drinker but I was introduced to gin and liked it. I But I only new a gin and tonic. Thank you for introducing more drinks!

[@Putain138]

Gin became an old timers drink in the 1960's when everyone was obsessed with being modern and rolling blunts and girls burned their bras and we invented sex (that's what WE thought!) but somewhere along the way I discovered the Beefeater's martini extra extra dry with an olive. This has been my tipple ever since then. I'm pleased to hear that millennials embrace the cocktail.

[@lightbox617]

One of my early childhood memories was the scent of Juniper shrubs outside of my grandparents home. Even today, I judge Gin by it's juniper scent. Living on the East coast of the U.S., I have lots of opportunity to taste gin distilled withing 40 miles of my location; Newark, NJ.

[@jonathanmilla4604]

This dude talking nice about my grandpas , hell I like this guy

[@genebigs]

The hell with Bill, I love gin!! Nothing better than a Beefeater Martini with a twist before a fantastic meal!

[@rre9121]

My first drink was a gin and tonic, still love them.

[@spookerd]

I have fond memories of my grandmother on my mother's side always drinking gin and tonics made with Beefeater. I can't fathom why people would hate gin with the exception being the few idiots I've met who said they did shots of gin for god knows what reason.

[@edwardx4979]

I'm watching this because I'm going to try gin for the first time. I heard that gin was really good for you

[@FaithlessLooter]

A good introduction to gin I use is Sasha Petraske’s Gordon’s Cup. It’s a nice sweet drink with enough of the gin poking through to gently slide a person into liking gin.

[@mcxxvssj7123]

Had a double shot of Tanqueray yesterday... I have been searching my entire life and finally found THE ONE. >>>>>

[@FuckFeminists]

Welcome! I search for the best gins, and still almost nothing has topped the classic Tanqueray.

[@tchevrier]

there is a lot better gin out there than Tanqueray.

[@kayzeaza]

The first time I had gin and tonic was when I was 19 and it tasted like I assume a pine tree would taste like. But then after I was 21 I ended up just ordering one randomly at the bar I always went to. After that it was all over and the rest was history.

[@fordfreak9456]

gin on the rocks thank you

[@shortwidgets]

Hahaha. Funny guy and so right! He's made me fall in love with gin all over again.

[@paurik08]

I love Gin, since I was 18! I'm 67.

[@jujumikhailovitchF83]

Who else likes gin as much as I do ? I could drink it at any time ♡

[@wesleystephens401]

Just stubbled across wonderful gin just this week. I'm from Wisconsin where brandy is king but God dam gin and club soda. That's where it's at. Lol

[@eirik3693]

Kevin is the ultimate bartender

[@kckillakrack9714]

Three very common gin drinks are gin fizz, tom collins, gin gimlet. They are all very similar and are basically gin lemonade/limeade. These are very good drinks period especially for beginners

[@SonicPhantom89]

I tried gin when it was becoming trendy and absolutely couldn't stand it. Then I had it with cranberry juice somewhere and it was beautiful. I've now been drinking gin for at least 3 years

[@ArkansasRed2012]

Hendrick's made me love gin.

[@OEFvet0311]

A gin I have occasional trouble finding, but it's my absolute favorite, is Gordon's. Best gin and tonics come with Gordon's.

[@RedViper91]

Dude! Tom Collin makes you like gin! The lemony taste makes it enjoyable

[@Yammie_Moto671]

GIN cocktails I reccomend for first timers are the : GIMLET TOM COLLINS GIN AND JUICE Ask for Tanqueray or Bombay when youre at the bar. Most bars have it.

[@maniacderyk9877]

Den V. if they don't like a Tom Collins they have some serious issues

[@supercook49]

Wait I’m just noticing this NOW he was the floor reporter for Iron Chef America.

[@unicyclemaster470]

I drink it straight, who's with me?

[@apples3251]

I hate straight gin. It should only be used in cocktails

[@hourglassrewrite]

Scarlxrd

[@seviren]

Bombay and club soda. Love the aromatic nature of it.

[@vcisneros796]

I drink it straight out of the bottle 🤚🏽

[@pecosnick45]

Same

[@Project-ui7ef]

Cool video. Entertaining and very informative.

[@northernredneck1593]

Tanqueray, tonic in a little lime that's all I need

[@ewooll]

Contessa gin made in India! 1/2 tonic ratio to start with, then 1/1 when you get going! With some orange peel [better than lemon or lime]. NO ICE thanks!

[@aryotaheri7421]

I’M FEELING SUPERSOOOOOONIC

[@wesleywhite9540]

The Gimlet is my favorite gin drink. Gin and Tonic is good too

[@luciannicholson8994]

I love gin. I usually don't drink gin and tonic unless I make my own tonic water. Cheap lower quality tonic water has high fructose corn syrup. That's why I make my own. It's complicated but it's worth it.

[@captainklink1495]

Loving your videos!

[@avanicole6700]

So I shouldn’t just drink it straight from the bottle?

[@kosta2177]

Lol, I still don’t like gin, but I like this bartender for sure 😂

[@ThirstyWithATwist]

Right on both counts!

[@blakyoni7418]

Kevin seems like a really cool guy! :D Bill on the other hand...

[@fairfaxblaster7703]

KISS says "It's Cold Gin Time Again!"

[@slickindustries1285]

I used to hate gin, but then I started doing 50/50 gin&tonics and now it's probably my favourite drink

[@markplows2198]

You used a 'London Dry' style of gin for all of your drinks. Try introducing Bill, your nancy boy cameraman, to other styles of gins with lighter botanical mixes and less juniper. Try Hendricks for example, that uses some cucumber to add a very light flavour and mask most of the juniper flavour.

[@Zodicus]

Tanqueray, The Botanist and Hayman's are the trifecta of London Dry for me.

[@geomondiale1768]

Great vid👍

[@CathMan28French]

Brockmans is a good in my opinion. It has other berry flavors that go well with the juniper

[@christiandubbs2676]

If your goal is to get him to like just one gin drink, might I suggest a gin mule? Or the corner bar staple the gin and ginger? Much like Bill I used to hate gin until one day an ex’s father made me his standby a gin and ginger with a lime wedge and I loved it. And have loved it ever since.

[@ngel893]

Can I put little salt in any of the drink which is made with gin ? Please tell me

[@seanpatterson186]

I love gin thousands of different types lovely

[@justin555666]

Used to hate gin, but now I love it. Got turned on to vodka martinis, and wanted to try a "traditional" gin martini, so I picked up some Bombay Sapphire. It was so good that I haven't turned back. In fact, I used to exclusively drink whiskey drinks, but now I can hardly stand them. I prefer my martinis with olives, but I'll have to try one with a lemon twist next weekend.

[@colina1330]

I used to hate gin until I tried Ungava, and then a whole new world was opened up to me.

[@dutyboundless]

Nothing better than a Sapphire G&T on the deck or patio on a hot summer day. And pardon me, but the right proportion is gin on the rocks w literally a "splash" of tonic, slice of lime.

[@cheese_gamingg]

I tried them all because I even distributed them to the most famous bars in Hamburg. in other words ... they are all good and delicious if you know how to do it!

[@geeshta]

If you haven't tried yet, put a slice of fresh cucumber into your gin (or gintonic but I prefer pure gin)

[@nyykSIUUU]

I just wanted to take some gin from my parents liquor cabinet but then I decided to watch this

[@evan4856]

never drank gin before, is it not typically drank strait? i visually just stick to whiskey

[@philrowthorne4122]

Open the bottle first that's the best beginner tip

[@jacobklein8156]

Vodka perfected!!!

[@Hans-fz6cc]

Stupid question but is vermouth the same as martini blanco ?

[@elli.g-indahouse9179]

think it depends if your talking about dry / sweet vermouth dude

[@jedrasqwerty2661]

Wow Kevin Spacy makes Gin drink 😄

[@AusyG]

The first cocktail I ever had was an old fashioned it instantly became my favorite drink until I tried my second cocktail which was a negroni. I hate gin but it's fantastic when mixed

[@ChadQuick270W]

Bombay Sapphire and tonic is my drink of choice and has been for over 20 years. I don’t care for all these flavors of vodka and rum that are popular with the young crowd now. Beefeater and Tanqueray are also good choices 👍

[@danparden8103]

“I still don’t like gin” lmfao

[@Ryan-zm8xp]

Bill is me I got sooooo drunk on gin and can’t even smell it now😂😂😂

[@ethanmiles20]

A good gimlet with tonic is my go to

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

I hate vodka mainly coz it was the first thing I got drunk off and threw up, gin is something I’ve heard a lot about, and I really hope it’s a nice drink that I enjoy and not just something like vodka

[@jyessiterriaynt1131]

Thirsty With A Twist I’ll figure out my own opinion I guess

[@bradtheriot3610]

How many drinks did u have??

[@igyrock1607]

alright. cheers mate!!!

[@samnieves8158]

I had gin and tonics from a trusted friend, it was like, underwhelming. It was gin and grapefruit that did it for me for some reason.

[@dylanmcdonald7128]

I’ve been drinking gin all day;)

[@TDawggggg]

I don't understand how it is possible to hate gin. It's fucking tremendous.