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The Instacart guide to gin
With the Instacart app, you can have your favorite gin delivered, or you can pick it up curbside at a nearby store. When you place an order through Instacart, an experienced Instacart shopper will assemble the spirits you choose and get them to you in as little as 2 hours! When you order gin through Instacart, you can save precious time and make your day a little easier.
About gin
Gin is a spirit made from grains, and it can include corn, rye, barley, or wheat. It's flavored with juniper berries, and they give it a distinctive piney aroma and flavor. Most gin is clear, and some have a slight golden color. It's usually between 40-47% alcohol by volume or 80-94 proof. Gin was originally a medicinal liquor made by alchemists and monks and was called jenever or genever. The first known reference is from the 11th century, and it became popular in England after import restrictions were imposed on French brandy in the 17th century.
Gin is a popular drink with a unique flavor, and it tastes great in cocktails. Manufacturers make gin by adding juniper berries and other botanicals to vodka or another spirit and letting the mix sit for a week or two. Then, they strain out the solids, leaving a unique flavor.
Some gin makers also use traditional pot stills. They distill a base spirit, and then they distill it a second time after the botanicals are added. This produces a stronger, more full-bodied flavor. With column distilling, the juniper berries and other spices are suspended above the spirit being distilled. This method makes gin that's 145 to 150 proof, so bottlers usually dilute it before selling it.
Types of gin
Gin comes in a variety of styles and types. Genever or Schiedam gin, the original Dutch and Belgian version of gin, is often aged in oak casks for 1-3 years. It comes in two styles. Oude or old genever has a straw color, and it's relatively sweet and aromatic. Jonge or young genever has a drier, lighter flavor.
London dry gin first came from England, but it's produced all over the world. It's the most popular style of gin, and it has a strong juniper flavor with flowery, aromatic characteristics. Many have a strong citrus flavor as well. Plymouth or navy-strength gin is stronger than other types of gin, and the only distillery that produces it is one of the oldest in the U.K.
Old Tom Gin was originally a homemade type of gin with a variety of sweetening agents added. Today's versions are sometimes aged, and they have a richer flavor than other types of gin. Different brands have their own unique tastes. Sloe gin is made with gin, sugar, and sloe berries, relatives of plums common in England. The berries give it a rich red color.
Tips for choosing great gin
Gin has a strong flavor, so people usually drink it in cocktails instead of by itself. You can find brands of gin with many different flavors. Some gins pair well with savory dishes like steak or seafood, and others make great dessert drinks. You can cook with gin, but its strong taste means you only need a small amount. Gin can add a unique flavor to many dishes and cocktails.
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FAQs about gin
A Gin and Tonic is a cocktail made with just gin and tonic water, but you can get various flavors with different gins and types of tonic water. A Gin Martini is gin and dry Vermouth. Try a New Orleans Fizz with gin, cream, simple syrup, orange flower water, and egg white for a complex flavor.
For a summer alternative to a Martini, try a Gimlet with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Another drink that's great for enjoying on a beach is the Floradora, a mix of gin, lime, raspberry, and ginger ale. A Tom Collins is a great choice for a backyard barbecue. This cocktail is made with gin and sparkling lemonade or lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling water.
In the 18th century, doctors discovered that quinine, the ingredient in tonic water that gives it a bitter flavor, can treat malaria. British soldiers in India drank it to help prevent the disease, and they often added gin to improve the flavor. The tradition continued, even though the quinine levels in contemporary tonics aren't high enough to protect anyone from the disease, and modern drugs are more effective.
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