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AIBU?

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To drink gin n lemonade instead of tonic?

48 replies

Heckneck · 15/10/2017 15:48

Just that really..

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WineAndTiramisu · 15/10/2017 15:50

We used to at uni because lemonade was much cheaper! I do prefer tonic with it, but if you prefer lemonade what's the problem?

ParadiseLaundry · 15/10/2017 15:51

YADBU in my opinion, but that said, life's too short to drink anything other than what you enjoy !

Ttbb · 15/10/2017 15:52

Wouldn't that defeat the purpose od drinkinggin?

WorraLiberty · 15/10/2017 15:53

Yabu, stop doing it right now.

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OohLookASquirrel · 15/10/2017 16:02

I had this issue as I can’t stand tonic. Then I discovered Ginger Ale! Gin and ginger is now my tipple if choice

biffyboom · 15/10/2017 16:06

Drink it with whatever you like!
It's going in your mouth, no-one elses!
Ps I drink it with whatever is available- tonic, lemonade, coke, elderberry....Grin

Heckneck · 15/10/2017 16:06

I just don't like anything bitter. I really enjoy it with lemonade. Lol

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MEandME123 · 15/10/2017 16:11

Rhubarb gin with ginger beer. Or gin with Fanta lemon Smile

iklboo · 15/10/2017 16:13

San Pelegrino lemonade or orange is really nice with gin.

Heckneck · 15/10/2017 16:15

I might give a soda water s try next time

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mrssunshinexxx · 15/10/2017 16:19

Yes op! Lemonade or ginger beer x

nippiesweetie · 15/10/2017 16:23

I love a G&T but some people hate bitter things and some of them have a gene which makes them particularly sensitive to bitter flavours. Do you hate coffee and bitter veg like cabbage or sprouts as well?

Drink and enjoy what you like.

Brittbugs80 · 15/10/2017 16:25

I have it with soda water, lemonade or near as I'm allergic to tonic water.

If you like it, drink it!

NoTractorsAtTheTable · 15/10/2017 16:26

I love tonic water, but gin and cranberry juice is really delicious - very summery.

LadyPeterWimsey · 15/10/2017 16:31

Add elderflower cordial to a gin and tonic if you want it to be sweeter.

HoneyIshrunkthebiscuit · 15/10/2017 16:33

Gin and cranberry Juice is nice and what I drank at uni for the cheaps

FaithEverPresent · 15/10/2017 16:37

Have you tried fever-Tree tonic water? It’s much nicer than most tonics. I love gin with cloudy lemonade. It’s a really nice combo.

insancerre · 15/10/2017 16:42

Gin and cloudy lemonade is really nice
As is gin and pink lemonade
Aldi used to sell a blood orange lemonade that went very nicely with gin

Spuddington · 15/10/2017 16:49

Bulldog with lemonade and fresh mint is gorgeous!

FutureDays · 15/10/2017 16:51

I'm not a fan of tonic so I have it with lemonade :)

SpuriouserAndSpuriouser · 15/10/2017 16:55

I love a classic G&T, but I appreciate gin in all its forms. Sloe gin is particularly good with lemonade. If you add it to bitter lemon it's delicious and it has a proper name (long peddler I believe) so it's a legitimate drink and not just me making it up! Also gin, ginger ale, a squeeze of lemon juice and plenty of ice is a gorgeous drink.

BarryTheKestrel · 15/10/2017 16:56

I don't like tonic so often drink my gin with lemonade or juice.

Mendeleyev · 15/10/2017 16:57

@iklboo. The Pellegrino suggestion is a fine one.

maddiemookins16mum · 15/10/2017 16:58

Hate tonic, always drink it with lemonade or, bitter lemon.

StickThatInYourPipe · 15/10/2017 16:59

Gin with elderflower tonic OP (with a lime slice squeezed in) Trust me!!