> > Hi - I need to get a nice gin and a nice triple sec for mixing. I'm
> >
> > on a pretty limited budget - so I can't get the most expensive stuff
> >
> > out there. A couple of the drinks I'm most interested in making are
> >
> > Long Island Mixed Tea's and Kamikazes. So - what brands would you
> > reccomend? Thanks in advance,
> >
>
> It's not really worth getting good spirits for those two drinks, you
> won't be able to taste the quality. Unless you are planning to make
> gin and tonics or martinis you may as well save yourself some money
> and stick to a cheaper brand. I personally think Cointreau is the
> best triple sec, but again, it's probably the most expensive and a
> waste of money in LIIT and kamikazes.
> G
> > Mike
I was hoping to be able to make a good gin and tonic - and maybe someday a
martini (as soon as I get the other ingredients). So what woudl you reccomend
that is about $15 for a fifth?