Quartz has an interesting article on why Gin & Tonic taste so good together.
Why does gin and tonic taste so good? Matthew Hartings hates gin. “Something about that flavor doesn’t sit right with me,” writes Hartings, a professor of… qz.com
Short answer: chemistry. The chemistry is beyond me but my son explains it as hydrophobic vs hydrophilic, or, as my wife says, “jumping ions”. Which come to think of it would be a good name for a cocktail!
Become a member They suggest some other pairings based on similar chemical situations: oysters and white wine, meat and chocolate (Molé anyone?). And the two interesting ones to me, pineapple and blue cheese, and strawberry and coriander. Those last two might work in a cocktail…..
