Gin Flashcards
What is Gin?
Gin is an alcoholic beverage obtained by distillation from a base of grain (wheat or barley)
How to be called a Gin?
The Spirit must have a predominant flavor of Juniper berries
What are the key ingredients?
- Juniper berries
- Type of grain
- A variety of herbs, botanicals, spices (in different styles and flavors)
What are the common botanicals in Gin?
- Citrus
- Seeds
- Rosemary
What are the legal definitions of Gin?
- An alcoholic beverage NO LESS THAN 40% ABV (bottled at not less than 80 degrees proof)
- Gin produced by ORIGIN DISTILLATION or REDISTILLATION (distilled)
How many steps are there to produce the Gin?
There are 7 steps:
1. Heating (~78 degrees C)
2. Evaporation
3. Condensing
4. Botanicals
5. Re-distill (re-heat -> repeat 123)
6. Proofing
7. Bottling
How many styles of Gin?
There are 5 styles of Gin:
- London Dry Gin (min 37,5% ABV)
- Distilled Gin (min 37,5% ABV)
- Genever (min 30% ABV)
- Old Tom Gin
- Gin or Compound Gin (min 37,5% ABV)
What is the highest-quality gin you can produce?
London Dry Gin
What is the flavor of London Dry Gin?
- Juniper
- Coriander
- Citrus
- Pine (angelica, cassia root)
- Sweet licorice
Where does London Dry Gin often apply to?
- Blended into cocktails
- Serve with Tonic Water
What is Distilled Gin?
The redistilled Gin from the traditional one with other botanicals to add natural flavorings, essences and sugar
What are the flavors of Distilled Gin?
- Juniper berry
- Citrus
- Cinnamon
How does Distilled Gin be served?
- Tonic
- Fresh fruits
- Blended into cocktails to add fruitiness and freshness
What is Juniper-flavored spirit?
The flavoring of Ethyl Alcohol of agriculture origin and grain spirit distilled with juniper berries
What are the other names for juniper-flavored spirit?
Wacholder
What are the flavors of juniper-flavored spirit?
- Spicy
- Earthy
- Malty (like Whisky)
How does juniper-flavored spirit be served?
- Served in a flower shaped glass filled to the brim with beer
- Blended into cocktails
What is Old Tom Gin?
Gin which is slightly sweeter than London Dry, but slightly drier than the Dutch Jenever
How does Old Tom Gin be served?
The Martinez ~ Tom Collins cocktail
What are best techniques for Gin?
- Stirring (no over stir otherwise the bubbles will disappear)
- Shaker (no shake with carbonates inside otherwise it will explode)
What should Gin mix with?
- Botanical Balance:
• Tonic
• Juices
• Fruits, vegetables, herbs - Vermouth
- Soda
- Ginger Ale
- Sweet Liquors
