The author expresses a personal aversion to gin, feeling free to admit it against expectations as a drinks writer. To confront this dislike, they reach out to gin experts for recommendations on enjoyable gin cocktails. Suggestions include trying softer profiles rather than traditional London dry gin and experimenting with alternative mixers to discover flavors that appeal to individual palates. The piece emphasizes the growing variety in gin, encouraging readers to find their preferred tastes away from preconceived notions about the beverage.
"If someone says they don't like gin, I ask if it's just London dry gin... I'd invite them to try something with a softer profile, because there's just so much variety nowadays."
"Try different mixers—soda water, lemonade, ginger ale, even cola. And if it's the juniper you don't like, go for less traditional gins that lean towards different flavours."
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