Gin + 7-up= refreshing

[NightShiftCharlie]

I came up with this recipe because I like a splash of Rose's with my G & Ts, and once I started to really think about it, I figured that 7-up is really tonic water - quinine + lemon-lime flavor. The gin works well with 7-up, especially once it settles for a minute or two.

[DeeboCools]

Sounds pretty outstanding, but I can't remember the last time I saw 7-up. I figure sprite would be too sweet but a splash wouldn't hurt.

[John Barleycorn]

I made those when I couldn't find the seltzer at the store for a gin rickey. Good stuff.

[Oggar]

When I used to live in Florida my local was so low rent they didn't have tonic so I drank these out of necessity.

[JimLahey]

I love this drink... 7-up should be used in more recipes, it works well!

[Zippy]

Billy Holiday like Gordon's Gin and 7-up for breakfast.

[elcajon64]

I just fired one of these up after finding no tonic in the house. Very refreshing.

[captain gonzo]

Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.

[Bur]

Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.

I must second this statement, I've had being finn plenty of both sides + raw gin still I think Gin and Tonic (even with cheap tonic or gin) is better.

[captain gonzo]

Gin and Sprite is alright....still prefer tonic.

I must second this statement, I've had being finn plenty of both sides + raw gin still I think Gin and Tonic (even with cheap tonic or gin) is better.

I like gin on ice, but just a splash of tonic brings the flavor out, and a drop of bitters helps even more.
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[John Barleycorn]

Gin and Mtn Dew seems to work ok too as far as citrus plus gin goes. In fact, I'm wondering if Mtn Dew plus a bit of lime juice might not make a decent low budget margarita mix.

[DeeboCools]

Gin and Mtn Dew seems to work ok too as far as citrus plus gin goes. In fact, I'm wondering if Mtn Dew plus a bit of lime juice might not make a decent low budget margarita mix.

That margarita mix bit is pretty clever.

The only 2 times I've puked(I've got an iron stomach[though not bragging because I don't have an iron voice or gait or ability not to nod out]) I was mixing mountain dew and booze. Very little should be fine, but the sugar content turns the guts. Never tried diet tho.

[PFrank]

Sorry to bump an ancient thread. However, its a blistering hot day out, so I just tried the gin, diet 7-up, and a lime. Heavenly!