Anyone for Pink Gin?

[macawber]

Until the late 90's I did a lot of overseas travel, to India and one trip to Kenya. Whilst visiting a National Park in central India, I stayed at lodging called "Kipling Camp". It was run by an elderly man of english parentage though born and raised in India. He was one of those who stayed on after the British left. I won't go into my stay there just to say it was one of my more memorable experiences, close encounters with Tigers, etc. The old bloke had a love for one drink, Pink Gin, he asked me if I would like to try it. I tried it and have to say its my favourite drink after a scorcher of a day now. Whilst I was in Africa, I found they served this drink also. I believe its a relic of British Empire days, whatever its a great drink, though more than two and your well on your way. Have any of you tried it?

 

[swinggal]

I had a Pink Gin at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore years ago and have made a few at home since. I'm a big Gin and Tonic fan and love drinks containing 'Bitters' so it was right up my alley...so to speak.

I'm also a big fan of a really well made Lemon Lime and Bitters on a hot day. Very refreshing, and non-alcholic for those who don't indulge.

 

[macawber]

Swingal
I too was at the Raffles whilst in Singapore, didn't have a drink but really enjoyed the ambience of the place. I also like anything with bitters in it, I like the lemon lime and bitters mixture on hot days, very refreshing.

 

[scotrace]

Bitters

This sounds like something we might like at the Scotrace Compound. Recipe?

 

[Feraud]

Anyone have a recipie for Pink Gin?

 

[Phil_in_CS]

I'd like to know also; Gin and Tonics are satisfying, but a change would be nice in these hotter than hell days.

I know it gets hot in other places, but here in central TX at the end of July, we still have almost 2 months of upper 90's ahead of us.

 

[Feraud]

I did a web search. The recipie for Pink Gin state 2 oz. Gin(obviously) and a splash of bitters.
Another recipie calls for the Gin and cranberry juice, excluding the bitters.
I am not sure what an accurate Pink Gin consists of.

 

[IndianaGuybrush]

The Gin n' Bitters is the authentic recipe. I've also had a Gin and Tonic with a dash of bitters, which can be quite nice.

 

[Absinthe_1900]

You put a small amount of bitters in a glass, then roll it around the until you coat the inside of the glass with the bitters, then pour off the excess, add your favorite Gin.

Junipero Gin, is really nice, and Julian Segarra makes a really nice Gin, though it's very hard to find other than ordering from Spiritscorner.com.
(Segarra Gin is made in Spain, by an incredible Brandy Distiller)

 

[macawber]

The Pink Gin's I've had besides the bitters and gin have soda water and ice added.

 

[Feraud]

o.k., Gin and bitters it is. Maybe I'll whip up couple of glasses this weekend.

 

[Chad Sanborn]

Okay, I am not much of a drinker. Alchohol brings on a migraine for me. So please excuse my ignorance here. But I have to know what 'bitters' are?

Chad

 

[BellyTank]

Here you go-

A liquor, generally spirituous in which a bitter herb, leaf, or root is steeped.
Use in 100's of various drinks and cocktails-

http://www.webtender.com/db/ingred/106

http://www.angostura.com/

Angostura is famous but there are other types, different flavours-

Bitter things are actually good for your health, especially for the liver-
and you can't live without yer liver-

B
T

 

[Absinthe_1900]

The other popular bitters are Peychauds, which is a must if one is to make a proper Sazerac. http://www.sazerac.com/bitters.html

Another type is Orange bitters made by Fee Brothers. (A nice addition for a 30's Martini) http://www.feebrothers.com/Product.asp?Category=5


Also a dash of bitters in a glass of real Ginger Ale. will settle an upset stomach quite nicely.

 

[Leporello]

Pink gin or "pinkers" was commonly drunk by British naval officers. The most usual way of making it is to shake a few drops of Angostura bitters into a glass, throw away the bitters leaving just a residue in the glass, top this up with a generous measure of gin and water and ice to taste.

I'm a very occasional drinker and provided I'm in the right company pink gin is one of my favourite tipples. However, it's not something I would choose to drink in a London pub. Some of the less sophisticated macho British males tend to regard anything pink with suspicion. Life's complicated enough.