What is Gin and which Glasses to Use?

Gin became known as the reason why so many women were in poverty, women were allowed to drink alongside men in Gin Joints and were even allowed to make it home resulting in inebriated women finding themselves in houses of ill repute and workhouses. Made from grapes at that time, the 18th century saw thousands of distilleries begin to emerge all over England.

Modern Gin is no longer considered to be a drink for the poor with some gins costing hundreds of pounds and the accompanying tonic being at a premium. Gin is now considered to be an in drink and not a ‘Mother’s Ruin’ anymore, now drunk in sophisticated bars and hotels from stylish glasses.

Genever (Gin) derives from the Latin for Juniper

The perfect Gin & Tonic requires little more than a good quality gin preferably chilled with a good quality tonic equally chilled a few cubes of ice from a known source, a squeeze and a segment of lime or lemon and a sprig of rosemary quantities to your taste and that is it, enjoy!

Gin glasses were traditionally made as a tumbler or highball, but now manufacturers are producing in the Copa style. These wide bowl shaped glasses heighten both aroma and flavour. Designs come with plain or decorated bowls, in single or multiple packs.

Now you have the choice in glasses, you have the opportunity to make the perfect Gin & Tonic served in style!