Review: Hendrick’s Gin
Ok, I am not a gin lover. I very rarely have a gin martini. However, I have found a gin that according to the Hendrick's people only 0.1% will like and that is ok with them. I must fall into that 0.1% because this is a fantastic gin. It is a relatively new comer to the gin world and it's claim to fame is the hint of cucumber in it's flavor along with Bulgarian Rose and other traditional gin flavors. I like it because it tastes like something other than juniper berries and alcohol. It extremely dry just like other gins. Serve it up in a martini with with a cucumber spear, olives, lime wedge, or lemon peal. Also try on the rocks or with a Tonic water.
I do not like vermouth in my martini's. Most bartenders put too much in. If you have ever had a vodka or gin martini and hated it, that is most likely why. I order my martini's dry which means the bartender puts no vermouth in it or just a few drops of the dry vermouth. The best bartenders, if they do add vermouth, pour a 1/2 ounce in the martini glass, swirl it, then pour it all out. What is left is the perfect amount.
Most bars do not carry Hendrick's gin. You may have to hunt for it in your local area. If they do have it, a martini will be around $9 to $12. A 750ml bottle will cost around $32.
If you haven't found a gin that you like or you are gin lover that is looking for something new, this worth it.
Enjoy.
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