Gin Tonica: 40 recipes for Spanish-style gin and tonic cocktails
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (561 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1849758530 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author David T Smith is a drinks’ writer who has contributed to publications and media including Imbibe, The Drinks Business, Channel 4 TV, BBC Radio, and GinTime, as well as written guest articles on websites and contributed to books. . As of 2016 he has chaired the gin judging for the American Distilling Institute, Worlds' Best Drinks and Gin Masters competitions. He also judges for IWSC as their gin specialist and is member of the American Distillers Institute, The International Gin Association (IGA), and The Drinks Writer’s Guild. He lives in an old brewery on the South-coast of England
. He also judges for IWSC as their gin specialist and is member of the American Distillers Institute, The International Gin Association (IGA), and The Drinks Writer’s Guild. David T Smith is a drinks’ writer who has contributed to publications and media including Imbibe, The Drinks Business, Channel 4 TV, BBC Radio, and GinTime, as well as written gue
This simplest of drinks—just gin, tonic, ice and a garnish—is now considered the national drink of Spain. It is served over ice in an oversized balloon glass—the idea being that the shape enables the drinker to enjoy all the lovely aromas their drink gives off. A beautiful cocktail with a variety of herb and flower garnishes, a Spanish-style gin and tonic or "gin tonica", is made with a premium gin and the best quality tonic water, combined with bitters and various herbs, spices, flowers, and fruits that will complement the botanicals of a specific gin. In Spain, the bartender doesn’t ask you what you want to drink, he asks you how you want your gin and tonic prepared. The ice has to be dense so that it melts slowly, the glass might be spritzed with a fine layer of citrus oil, chilled to perfection, with the tonic poured in delicately. With more gin brands and styles of tonic available than ever before, and 40 inspired recipes here to try at home, there has never been a better time to discover the joy of the gin tonica—saludos!. The trend started in the north of Spain, in Basque country, where you can walk into a bar and upon ordering you are presented with a cart teeming with gin and tonic options to create your very own bespoke drink. Attention to detail and respect for the classic is what truly elevates the Spanish gin tonica above all others. Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized
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