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Focusing on GIN
Miniature encyclopedia of gins: What to select and how to serve it. Gin cocktails
“Juniper brandy” is how most of us imagine gin. But there are many different types and, besides the aroma of juniper berries, there are other ingredients that dominate such as the flavor of herbs, citrus, cinnamon and cucumbers. The wide range of gins reflects today’s social trends, which is to try brand new and novelty flavors.
Are you choosing a gin for the first time? You have several options. The basic drink is London dry gin where juniper flavor dominates along with subtle tones of herbs and citrus. But if you prefer more pronounced tastes, select a gin special for its aroma of strawberries, sweet oranges, cucumber extract or Bulgarian rose oil.

The classic among gins
At least 37.5% alcohol Juniper-dominated flavor. Once distilled, nothing added except water. This is classic London dry gin.
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Gin and tonic stays the course
Make this favorite drink also for yourself - in summer to refresh and in winter for taste. Just pour 45 ml of gin into a glass, add a few ice cubes and the tonic over them. Garnish it with a slice of lemon, orange or cucumber.
How to serve gin By itself or in cocktails
Enjoy quality gin even straight. Just add a little crushed ice at the bottom of the glass along with a slice of lemon or lime. The typical taste of gin, captivating with its unusual combination of juniper and herbs, goes very well with other flavors. That's why gin is so popular in the greatest variety of cocktails. See the three best gin cocktails just below.

To savor your favorite gin, you also need the right glass. If you wish it straight, choose a wider glass with a thicker bottom. The type of glass you also use for whisky. Across borders, they have names like fashion glasses or rock glasses. Gin in cocktails can be served in “long drink glasses”. They work well in mixed drinks such as gin fizz, gin rickey and gin & tonic. But you’ll never make a mistake with martini or margarita glasses, or those for Champagne or cocktails that include sparkling wine.
Gin cocktails Try the top 3 favorites!

Martini
Mix 5.5 cl gin with 1.5 cl Cinzano Dry. Mix with ice and pour through a sieve into the glass. Garnish with olives on a toothpick.

Clover Club
Do šejkra nalejte 5 cl ginu Hendrick's, 2,5 cl šťavy z citróna, 2 cl malinového sirupu, 1 bielok a ľad. Všetko premiešajte a môžete podávať.

French 75
Pour 3 cl of gin, 1 cl of lemon juice, 1 cl of sugar syrup and ice into a shaker. Mix, pour into a glass and add Champagne.
Something attractive to entertain family and friends
There have been enough conversations about the weather. Shine among your friends with an intriguing drink guaranteed to surprise and entertain them. The following pearly drinks are naturally best served with gin!



