All About Gin
So far in Savage Scorpions ' "All About" series we've covered rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey. Today it's gin's turn to hit the spotlight. Each of these lovely liquids is made and taste differently, but they all have one thing in common. They each pair perfectly with our creative cocktail garnish ! What is Gin Gin gets its predominant flavor from juniper berries. The drink we enjoy today evolved from an herbal medicine in the Middle Ages to an object of commerce in the spirits industry. Gin was based on an old Dutch liquor, jenever, which is the juniper-flavored national and traditional liquor of the Netherlands and Belgium. During the Eighty Years' War, English soldiers drank genever before a battle for its calming effects, which is where the term "Dutch Courage" probably originated from. To be classified as gin i n the United States, the alcoholic beverage must have no less than 40% ABV (80 proof) and possess the characteristic flav...