I tried making a martini with Beefeater gin and it just tastes like burning. I see Beefeater a lot though, even in nice bars. Is it a bad gin or am I bad at making a martini?
you're probably just a pussy
>>7846392
True.
There is an art to mixing things, but if the chief complaint is "burning" then it's probably because you're a pussy. Make a weaker martini and see if it floats your boat. Also google around a little if you like, there's plenty of websites that breakdown the different gins and describes them.
>i tried hard alcohol for the first time and it burns
I've drank Death's Door gin straight up and it's delicious. I drink scotch straight too.
I guess I'll just try diluting it more.
>>7846391
If you don't like a gin straight, you won't like it in a martini.
You should always try something before trying to mix a drink with it anyway, dude.
Beefeater is a shitty gin through and through.
Try Tanqueray or Bombay if you want a London dry gin.
>>7846471
>>7846391
Don't listen to this guy, Beefeater is a great gin for the price especially compared to Tanqueray which is completely flavorless beyond being a bit 'sweet.'
If you're willing to spend more for a martini Bombay, Hendrix, and Plymouth are all excellent gins (in that respective order).
Finally you did put vermouth and olives/pickled green beans in right?
>>7846500
>Bombay better than Hendrick's
Get your shit together, senpai.
made a martini with pic related gin earlier. Beefeater is better all around. I hate overly citrus gins
>>7846391
It's overpriced for burning like cheap liquor. Buy Bombay or Tanqueray for a couple bucks more.