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[thatguy]

I was anti-gin (not antigen) for a long time, then I met up with a friend a bar (formerly Crazy's in Aptos) where he knew the bartender. I said that I didn't like gin and they proceeded to school me. Gins are wildly different. Some very botanical junipery, but others mild like vodka and still others more floral. Venus in Santa Cruz distills a couple different variants. One is almost amber and very flavorful. 

I like it better than vodka now, but you have to find a good one you like and stick with it. 

--tg

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Speaking of gin, I'm going to try this cocktail out. It sound to me like a gin Manhattan

https://lifehacker.com/the-gin-it-is-the...1840004492

The Gin & It Is the Perfect Cold Weather 'Martini'

To make it, you will need:

• 1 1/2 ounces dry gin
  
• 1 1/2 ounces Italian vermouth
  
• 2 dashes orange bitters
  

Add everything to a stirring glass filled with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe and enjoy.

--tg