Oh yes, it’s time to sort the men from the boys, the wheat from the chaff… the gin geniuses from the gin beginners! Oh yes, it’s here - the ultimate gin version of classic TV game show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”! The big question is, of course, just how much will you win - and will you beat your friends?!
We haven’t included any lifelines but feel free to phone a friend! Answers are at the bottom of the quiz - no coughing, please, Major!
So: take a seat, prepare your fastest fingers and get your FINAL ANSWERS ready… LET’S PLAY!
*PS: No actual money can be won… it’s just for fun!
Question 1: For £100!
A gin and tonic is more commonly known as what?
a: a G&T b: a gin fizz c: a gin and ‘it’ d: a ginonic
Question 2: For £200!
The key botanical in gin is made from which of these ingredients?
In the 17th century, gin became commonly known as “Mothers’…” - what? a: Despair b: Worry c: Ruin d: Delight
Question 5: For £1,000!
If I ask for a “copa” in Spain, what will I be given?
a: A policeman b: A couple of gins c: A balloon glass d: A gin and tonic
Question 6: For £2,000!
What does it mean if a gin is described as a London Dry Gin?
a: It was made in London b: It’s made according to a type of distillation process c: It’s only sold in London d: It dries your mouth out
Question 7: For £4,000!
James Bond made the Martini his signature drink, but in Casino Royale he created a variation on the classic cocktail recipe, named after one of his lovers. What was the name of the cocktail?
a. Octopussy Martini b: Vesper Martini c: Moneypenny Martini d: Pussy Galore Martini
Question 8: For £8000!
Genever, the precursor to modern gin, originated in which country?
a: France b: Austria c: America d: Holland
Question 9: For £16,000!
What was the name of the British artist whose famous painting “Gin Lane” depicted the evils of drinking gin - compared to the relative merits of drinking beer, as portrayed in the same artist’s painting, titled “Beer Street”?
a. William Hogarth b: J.M.W. Turner c: William Blake d: John Constable
Question 10. For £32,000!
Gin and tomato juice was a popular drink long before the vodka-based Bloody Mary was invented, but what was - and is it still - called?
a: A Bloody Martha b: A Red Devil c: Scarlet Pimpernel d: A Red Snapper
Question 11: For £64,000
The original recipe for ‘pink gin’ added which of the following ingredients to gin and water in order to produce its famed rosy colour and unique flavour? a: Campari b: Dubonnet c: Angostura bitters d: Chambord
Question 12: For £125,000
Which of the following is NOT a real gin ingredient in a spirit currently on sale today?
a: Moon rock b: Brussel sprouts c: Ants d: Cow manure
Question 13: For £250,000
How many bottles of gin were sold in the UK between March 2018 and March 2019, according to the Wine and Spirits Trade Association?
a: 12 million
b: 28 million
c: 53 million
d: 76 million
Question 14: For £500,000!
What ingredient is added to the classic cocktail recipe of gin and vermouth in order to make a ‘Dirty’ Martini?
a: olive brine
b: pickle juice
c: Angostura bitters
d: a pickled onion garnish
Question 15: For £1,000,000!
Which TV show did Craft Gin Club founders John and Jon appear on in 2015, following which they went on to launch what was to become the UK’s number one gin club for gin lovers?
a: The Apprentice
b: The X Factor
c: Dragon’s Den
d: Mad Men
ANSWERS:
A G&T 2. B - Juniper berries 3. C - Bathtub gin 4. C - Mother’s Ruin 5. C - A Balloon Glass 6. B - It’s a process 7. B - Vesper Martini 8. D - Holland 9. A - William Hogarth 10. D - Red Snapper 11. C- Angostura Bitters 12. D - Cow manure (although elephant manure has been used!) 13.D - 76million 14. A - Olive brine 15. C - Dragon’s Den
