Bathtub gin

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Bathtub gin refers to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions. It first appeared in the prohibition-era United States in reference to the poor-quality alcohol that was being made.

As gin was the predominant drink in the Roaring 20's, many variations were created by emptying large quantities of any cheap grain alcohol into a large vessel (such as a bathtub) and soaking flavouring agents (such as Juniper berries) into the mix.

Many other cocktails owe their life to Bathtub gin, as they were also created in order to hide the awful taste.

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