Gin: A cure for what ailes ya

Lots of people dislike gin, they say: "It tastes like a pine tree". At one time I was one of those people. I had limited experience with gin and I suppose the gin I had wasn't very good. I didn’t know what I was missing. Old Mother ruin as it was called in England had lots in store for me. At the coaxing of some good natured souls on the chow spirits board I bought a bottle of Boodle’s gin. At first I was flummoxed. Then I sat back and let my nose do the driving. Instead of gulping I tried sipping the cocktail I had made (gin, lemonade and chambord). I sniffed it let the botanicals work their magic, I could smell coriander and other spices. When I sniffed I could taste them sparking on my tongue. It was very good night. I experimented. Gin and I are now best friends. Right now I’m enjoying Gin, angostura bitters, and lemonade.  I am very sick but this cheers the soul. I’m glad I have it with me. If you want a sophisticated cocktail that actually tastes like something gin it will do you a world of good.