Comments on: MxMo XXXVI: Recession Gin and Tonic

By: Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:44:23 +0000

$15.99!!! Where do you live? I’m in Washington, and Burnett’s, Gilbey’s, Gordon’s, all $28.75 for a 1.75L. You are lucky.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:25:20 +0000

I have tried Burnett’s Gin … it’s used for “well drinks” at a local steak joint: The stuff is just vile. And Realime? My Gawd! I may have to “do without” because of the economy … but that’s all the more reason to insist on Beefeaters, Schwepp’s and a fresh lime when I do get to sit down for my favorite drink. Or … just pick up a bottle of Bud.

By: StriperGuy

StriperGuy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:22:54 +0000

Heck, I’ve been seeing Gordon’s Gin in the Boston area for between $16.99 and $19.99 a 1.75L bottle. Pretty decent gin as well. Next time I’ll try Burnett’s.

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By: Reese

Reese — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:20:39 +0000

Shhh….don’t tell anyone. *Glances around*

I’ve been known to buy a bunch of limes or lemons, juice them and keep the juice in squeeze bottles in my fridge for up to a week or two. You definitely lose some of the fresh juice brightness within 24 hours or so but, as you said, it’s still a damn sight better than bottled.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:39:37 +0000

Tip!

At a lot of grocery stores you can buy a massive bags of limes. I know refrigerating them kills the taste and yadda yadda, but a huge back of limes for $1.99 isn’t anything to scoff at.

2oz gin, half a lime’s worth of juice and 4-6oz of tonic water make for the best gin and tonic you’ll ever drink. Bottled lime juice tastes awful, no matter where it comes from.

By: Cocktail Buzz

Cocktail Buzz — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:11:39 +0000

And you’re even using two whole ounces, not one and a half! 83¢ . . . Unbelievable. Even cheaper than a bottle of water! Cheers! Paul & Steve