The Modern Bar Cart Podcast Episosde 295 - State of Gin, 2025 with Bobby Freeman
Mar 7, 2025
Join Bobby Freeman, a UK-based gin enthusiast and creator of 'No Nonsense Gin Drinking,' as he dives into the vibrant world of gin. He shares his personal journey, from a life-changing gin & tonic to the latest gin trends like citrus-heavy styles and a wild pink gin bubble. The conversation explores quirky botanicals, like those featuring oyster shells and even elephant dung. Bobby also discusses the eclectic cocktail trends in London's bar scene and shares humorous anecdotes that keep the spirit of the conversation lively.
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UK Gin Trends
- The pink gin trend during COVID has been replaced by a citrus gin craze in the UK.
- Bobby Freeman highlights Silent Pool's rare citrus gin featuring Buddha's Hand Lemon as an innovative example.
Mojito as a Benchmark
- Bobby Freeman uses the Mojito to judge cocktail bars but finds them inconsistently made, causing him anxiety.
- He appreciates bartenders who accommodate adjustments, like providing extra sugar syrup.
Elephant Dung Gin
- Bobby Freeman enjoys unusual gins like the elephant dung gin from Kenya.
- Surprisingly pleasant, it has earthy, grassy notes with a citrusy tang.