Kyrö’s Best Gin & Tonic in the World:
An Oxford comma walks into a bar – and orders a gin, and tonic.
Happy Gin and Tonic Day! I used to think gin was a no-go for me. But guess what? This year, I embarked on a wild journey to the icy Arctic realms of Finland and Norway to chase the elusive Northern Lights. After a day of snowmobiling adventures that would make even James Bond jealous, we sought refuge in a cozy lodge.
Now, here comes the twist! My hyväystävä from college dropped a bombshell – Finland, the land of saunas and reindeer, makes the world’s greatest gin. Kyrö Napue Gin was the name on everyone’s lips for the perfect gin and tonic. Naturally, I raised my eyebrow like a skeptical detective from a mystery novel.
But hold the phone! When she strutted back from the bar with a gin and tonic that looked like it belonged in an art gallery, I couldn’t resist. I took a sip, and boom! It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth! I ended up smuggling a few bottles home (shhh, don’t tell customs), and that’s when my gin adventure truly began.
Gin Basil Smash, Bee’s Knees – suddenly, I had a whole new playground of cocktails to explore. Here’s the award-winning gin and tonic recipe that’s become my secret weapon:
Gin & Tonic
- 3 1/3 oz Fever Tree Tonic Water
- 1 1/3 oz Kyrö Napue Gin
- Mix over ice
- Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary
Alcohol: 11% Sugars 8 g
Sweetness: 3/10
Our we have a slew of G&T videos:
The Educated Barfly:
Classy Kevin Kos makes it 3 ways here: 1858 G&T, Spanish G&T, and modern G&T:
Tasting History discussing the London Gin Craze and Beyond:
Steve the Bartender has 3 (+1) G&T alternatives: Simon’s G&T, Italian G&T, Sherry and Tonic, and a classic using tonic syrup.
Truffles on the Rocks ULTIMATE GIN & TONIC GUIDE:
How to Drink:
Alton Brown’s The Life and Times of Gin and Tonic: