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pink gin

Pink Gin a Gentleman's Drink In the days of sailing ships crews were given a tot of rum every day to fight of scurvy Now being a class society the officers could not be seen to imbibe with the crew so the officers drank Gin with water. After a month at sea the water was rancid so the officers added a few drops of Angostura Aromatic Bitters This hid the smell and taste of the rancid water but gave the gin a pink color that is how Pink Gin became a gentleman's drink

I would like a pink gin please

by Chrisbaby March 29, 2016