Best products from r/Gin
We found 13 comments on r/Gin discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 12 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Tomr's Handcrafted Tonic Syrup Concentrate - 200 ml
- BOLD, AUTHENTIC FLAVOR: Crisp, highly carbonated, and dry - not sweet
- REAL INGREDIENTS: Made with organic agave and real quinine from Peru
- LESS SWEET/LOWER CALORIES: Only 35 calories per 6oz (Schweppes has 66 and Fever Tree has 58)
- ALL NATURAL: No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No artificial flavors or preservatives
- REFRESHING: More carbonation so your favorite drink stays fizzier longer
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2. Riverrun Perfume Fragrance Cologne Atomizer Empty Refillable Glass Bottle Fine Mist Silver Sprayer 60ml 2 oz (1 Bottle)
Thick, sturdy glass bottleRefillableProvides a fine mist sprayShiny silver sprayer and matching capTransfer pipette included
3. Jokari Healthy Steps Citrus Pro 4-in-1 Multi-Tool
- Jokari Healthy Steps Citrus Pro Multi-Tool; tool measures approximately 1.6 x 1.6 x 8 inches
- Ream, zest, peel and create decorative garnishes with one tool
- Compact juicing head is ideal for both small and large citrus; stainless steel grater and zester
- Citrus Pro has an easy-grip ergonomic handle; sturdy plastic construction; top rack dishwasher safe
- Jokari's line of clever gadgets and home storage and organization solutions is available on Amazon
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4. BRADLEY'S TONIC COMPANY Kina Tonic, 237 ml
Packed in concentrated form to conserve packaging and ease shipping costs
5. Dartington Crystal - Crystal Copa Gin Glasses, Set of 2 x 650 ml - Gift Boxed
Lead free crystal glasses suitable for everyday useElegant presentation packagingDishwasher SafeWine and Bar is a great value range containing everything you need for a great drinking experience.205 mm high/65 cl
6. Nachtmann Noblesse Long Drink Glass, Set of 4
- The Long Drink is ideal for mixed cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
- Its tall shape maintains effervescence, and its generous size provides space for both liquid and ice
- The machine-made Long Drink glass of the cut decorated glass collection Noblesse brings glamour and a touch of luxury to every home
- Glass capacity is 13 ounces and glass height is 5 5/6 inches
- All NACHTMANN crystal items are dishwasher safe
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7. WMF Loft Boston Shaker
- Loft 2-part Boston shaker in European styling
- Brushed 18/10 stainless steel and heavy glass
- Glass calibrated in ounces and centiliters
- Designed for WMF by German firm Fiedeler and Raasch
- Safe to use in the dishwasher
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8. Set of 9 Grey Beverage Chilling Stones [Chill Rocks] Whiskey Stones for Whiskey and other Beverages - in Gift Box with Velvet Carrying Pouch - Made of 100% Pure Soapstone - by Quiseen
- Contains Nine Chilling Stones Made from Natural Soapstone.
- Chill Your Drink while preserving its flavor and not watering it down.
- Store in Your Freezer, Ready to Use in Just Hours
- Perfect for Whiskey, Vodka, Wine, Cocktails or any other beverage.
- No mess and reusable, comes with velvet carrying pouch.
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9. Bigelow Earl Grey Green Tea Bags, 20 Count Box (Pack of 6) Caffeinated Green Tea, 120 Tea Bags Total
- Earl Grey And Green Tea: We've given classic Earl Grey a green tea update. This tea has the mellow flavor of green tea plus citrusy real bergamot oil from Calabria Italy
- Individually Wrapped: Bigelow Tea always come individually wrapped in foil pouches for peak flavor, freshness and aroma to enjoy everywhere you go! Gluten-free, calorie-free, and Kosher Certified
- Try Every Flavor: There's a tea for morning, noon, and night time relaxation. Try our English Breakfast, Vanilla Chai, antioxidant Green Tea, decaffeinated teas, organic teas and a variety of our herbal tea bags
- Blended and Packaged in the USA: In 1945 Ruth Campbell Bigelow created our first tea, Constant Comment, a strong, flavorful black tea blended with aromatic orange peel and sweet warming spices. Today, Bigelow is still 100% Family Owned
- Bigelow Tea: Since 1945, Bigelow has been a leader in premium tea and are proud to be a Certified B Corporation - meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability
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11. Teroforma CLASSIC Whisky Stones - Handcrafted Soapstone Beverage Chilling Cubes, Set of 9 (Natural, 0.88")
- THE ORIGINAL WHISKY STONES - Teroforma saw the need to fix the issue of melted ice ruining your favorite pour of liquor. To address this, they crafted the first whiskey stones out of soapstone, so you could truly enjoy your whiskey or scotch "on the rocks".
- NO DILUTION - If you enjoy your favorite alcohol gently chilled, then you know what it's like to have it get ruined by ice dilution. Worry no more! Whisky chilling rocks are designed to cool your favorite bourbon, scotch, or whiskey in 5 minutes without having to worry about losing natural flavors.
- US MADE SOAPSTONE - Using a closed-loop sustainable milling process, Teroforma has proudly kept their manufacturing right at home, in the USA. Each whisky stone is handcrafted in the oldest soapstone mill in America from the finest soapstone materials around.
- REUSABLE ICE CUBES - Ice is great for the first use, after that it just melts away. With whiskey beverage cubes you don't have to worry about your investment going away. Simply wash when not in use and air dry before placing in the freezer for 4 hours before placing in your next dram.
- WHISKY GIFT SET - Turn any whiskey lover's birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas that much better with a sophisticated bar tool. Each set comes beautifully packaged while including a handy muslin storage bag for easy storage.
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For easy stuff gin and tonic is king. You can also mix it with lemonade and its pretty good.
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If you're feeling adventurous I highly recommend my favorite gin cocktail the Corpse Reviver #2. It was originally invented as a hangover cure but is just overall a really tasty drink.
Rinse your glass in absinthe. Then combine in a shaker with ice the following ingredients:
1 oz Gin
1 oz Cocchi Americano
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
Vigorously shake.
Then use a strainer to remove the ice and pour the contents of the shaker into your glass.
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For the rinse a lot of people have a tendency to leave too much absinthe in the glass which will cause the drink to have too much of an absinthe taste. I recommend buying an atomizer (fancy name for perfume spray bottle) to lightly spray the glass giving it an even coat and just the right amount of flavor.
Also in place of Cocchi Americano you can try Lilet Blanc, to me its a little sweeter. In place of Cointreau you can use Bauchant if you want more of an orangey taste.
It's a fairly strong drink and the old adage is that 1-2 will revive you while "Four of these taken in swift succession will unrevive the corpse again." So have fun but keep that in mind!
(With this drink it is important to measure all of your ingredients out. A little too much of anything will throw the flavor out of balance. Don't worry there is enough booze in it to get you where you want to be.)
I would agree with most of that equipment list from /u/cptpunk, though I doubt you need a blender for most (any?) good gin cocktails and the pours are fairly unnecessary for a home bar. I'd also add a zester to the list. Ideally a multi-use one that can take different sizes off citrus. Something like this (though that's not the one I have so I can't vouch for it). If you want to spend a little more on something a little bigger, get a Sodastream. Lots of gin cocktails go well with a splash of club soda and with a Sodastream, you can just make that on demand.
The ingredients list is pretty good too, and I want to stress ICE. I can't believe how many people never have ice in their freezer, or just have one tray with 3 cubes in it. Buy an ice bin and some ice cube trays from the dollar store. Crunch out and refill once per day, unless the bin is already full.
My recommendation for ingredients is St. Germaine, an elderflower liqueur. It goes really well with gin. Kinda pricey though, so it's your call. If not that one specifically, another herbal liqueur, maybe violet. I also am a big fan of cucumber & gin together, so that's an ingredient I like to have on hand. Fresh herbs (mint, rosemary, cilantro, basil) also go well with gin.
Last summer I bought most of the tonic syrups I could find, and made my own tonic by mixing with club soda (made in my Sodastream of course!)
My favorite of them all was Tomr's, followed closely by Jack Rudy's.
I like the Jack Rudy Elderflower version with Genever.
I'm still interested in making my own tonic syrup, though. If I could come close to Fevertree, without the Fevertree cost, I'd be very happy!
I went through a huge tonic tasting phase the previous few years. Of the Fever Tree options, I actually prefer their Naturally Light Indian Tonic Water over their standard [Indian] Tonic Water. Less cloying and sugary, so the flavor doesn't overpower the taste of the gin. Not a huge fan of their Mediterranean (probably works better with vodka).
Of all the available tonic syrups that I could find, this guy Bradley that sold his own small batch (originally through Kickstarter) was my favorite: http://www.amazon.com/Bradleys-Kina-Tonic/dp/B00GCW8LQK
I find that the tonic syrup makers play around more with the spice flavors that the tonic bottlers.
You don't really see gins that high up in price, one of the most expensive one around me is Nolet's silver at around $45. You might think about getting him some nice glasses (https://www.amazon.com/Dartington-Crystal-Wine-Tonic-Glasses/dp/B01JMA7TF2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523210511&sr=8-2&keywords=copa+de+balon). This type of glass is popular in spain for gin and tonics. I bought one and enjoy drinking out of them.
Maybe get him a bottle of both gins you mentioned, the glasses, and some bottles of fever tree tonic.
I'm very happy with these, they're pretty, sturdy and cheap.
I prefer the Boston style shakers personally. They're simple and easy and bulletproof. I have this one, though I didn't pay nearly the price that they want for it at amazon.
https://smile.amazon.com/Beverage-Chilling-Stones-Whiskey-Beverages/dp/B014Q2R6GS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1499446205&sr=8-4&keywords=sipping+stones :)
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000GFYRHQ
UK: Star of Bombay 70cl for £27.50
Another alternative is to use whisky rocks instead of ice if you don't want to deal with dilution.
I'm actually reading this book right now, and it seems likely to me that that phrase is a historical hold-over. Gin isn't aged like other liquors, so it's much cheaper, and in Colonial Britain it was the drink of choice for the lower class, and of course people equate poor with criminal.