Gin, genebra e gin tónico

"Gim ou gin é uma bebida destilada à base de cereais e zimbro. É considerada uma bebida muito forte, com teor alcoólico superior ao uísque. Teve origem nos Países Baixos, no século XVII.

Depois de destilado, o gim sai do alambique com um teor alcoólico muito elevado, inapto ao consumo. Para reduzir essa teor alcoólico é adicionada água destilada. A aromatização é feita com bagas de zimbro, cujo óleo transmite à bebida o sabor que a caracteriza. Seu teor alcoólico varia entre os 43° e 47°.

Diversas destilarias utilizam vários aromatizantes além das bagas de zimbro, tais como cassia, laranja, amêndoa, lírio ou álamo, empregados para obter sabores diferentes." (Wikipedia)


"Genebra – produzido nos Países Baixos, é incolor, mas por vezes cor-de-palha devido ao caramelo adicionado na sua composição." (Wikipedia)

"Gin tónico
A gin and tonic is a highball cocktail made with gin and tonic water poured over ice. It is usually garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, or lemon. The amount of gin varies according to taste. Suggested ratios of gin-to-tonic are 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 2:3.

In some countries, gin and tonic is marketed pre-mixed in single-serving cans.[4]
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This cocktail was introduced by the army of the British East India Company in India.

Tonic water contains quinine, which was used to prevent malaria. In the 18th century, tonic water contained a large amount of quinine, which caused it to have a very bitter taste. Gin was added to make it more palatable. Tonic water sold today contains only a very small amount of quinine and is consequently much less bitter (and it is sometimes sweetened).

The flavor of the quinine complements the green notes of the gin (flavored with juniper), much as dry vermouth complements the gin in a classic martini.

Because of its connection with warm climates and its refreshing effects, gin and tonic is a very popular cocktail during the warmer months. (Wikipedia)"