Boozy freakshake or classic gin and tonic? A lifetime without tonic or a lifetime without ice to go in your G&T? Play our gin-lovers’ version of the classic “Would you rather…?” game and find out what your choices reveal about you!
To play, simply choose your answer then see how many points you get for each answer at the bottom of the page. Will your final score reveal you as an adventurous risk-taker, a classy traditionalist, or something else besides?! Find out now - then challenge your friends to do the same!
1) Would you rather… drink your G&T which of these two ways?
a) warm
b) from an old mug?
2. Would you rather…. garnish your gin tipple with which of the following?
a) a single pickled onion?
b) a slice of lime?
c) some sweet strawberries?
d) a sliced red chilli and stick of lemongrass?
3) Would you rather…. try which of the following gins?
a) The world’s most expensive gin?
c) The world’s oldest genever?
d) The world’s most cutting-edge gin, made by robots?
4) Would you rather… ?
a) Drink gin made from elephant dung
b) Drink gin made with lobster
c) Drink hemp or cannabid oil-infused gin
d) Never drink a flavoured gin ever again
5) Would you rather…
choose which of the following to drink FOREVER, at the exclusion of all other gin drinks?
a) A lifetime of over-the-top boozy Freakshakes - hey, at least they’d be exciting and different every time!
b) A lifetime of neat gin - no ice, no mixer, no garnish. Who needs extras?
c) A lifetime of three classic gin cocktails, on rotation. At least my bartending skills would get incredibly good!
6) Would you rather:
a) Never have ice in your G&T again OR
b) Never be able to choose your gin ever again?
7) Would you rather…
a) That your cocktail shaker got destroyed in a freak accident OR
b) That your favourite gin glass got destroyed in a freak accident?
8) Would you rather…
a) Give up pink gin forever - I prefer a classic, juniper-led gin
b) Give up tonic forever - there are so many amazing mixers to try, I’d look forward to the challenge!
c) Give up cocktail syrups forever - I’m all about the traditional gin and tonic, to be honest
d) Give up non-flavoured, traditional gin forever - the options for fabulous flavoured gins would keep me happy!
9) Would you rather…?
a) Bake a gin-soaked lemon drizzle cake
b) Cure a side of salmon with chilli-spiked gin
c) Bake a tray of pink gin cupcakes with raspberry gin icing
d) Eat some crisps.
10) Would you rather…?
a) Make your own colour-changing gin
b) Make your own pink gin
c) Make your own sloe gin
d) Make your own gin using home-grown juniper and garden botanicals
How to get your answer:
Add the score for your answer to each question, then tally up your total to reveal your personality below!
1: a = 3 points; b) = 1 point
2: a = 2 points; b = 1 point; c = 3 points; d = 4 points
3: a = 2 points, b = 1 point , c = 4 points
4: a = 4 points, b= 2 points, c = 3 points, d = 1 point
5: a = 3 points, b = 1 point, c = 2 points
6: a = 3 pointsl b = 1 point
7: a = 1 point, b = 4 points
8: a = 2 points, b = 4 points, c = 1 point, d = 3 points
9: a = 2 points, b = 4 points, c = 3 points, d = 1 point
10: a = 4 points, b = 3 points, c = 1 point, d = 2 points
Now check your total against the categories below to reveal your true personality!
You scored: 10-14 points =
Reliable, straightforward and honest, your tastes reveal you as a fan of the time-tested classics! You know what you like and you don’t need to follow fashionable trends - if it ain’t broke, why fix it?
You scored: 15-20 points =
The classic connoisseur. Oh yes, sophisticated and knowledgeable, you don’t need fussy flavours in your drinks or in your lifestyle. You probably dress like you’re in Mad Men and can reel off five of your favourite classic cocktails to match.
You scored: 21-30 points =
Sweet, simple and fun-loving - you’re the bubbly, youthful friend that everyone wants to have round for drinks on a Friday night! You’re the first to share your love of sweet things - be it cakes, cocktails or gin tipples - with your pals, and laughs are guaranteed along with your kindness and generosity.
You scored: 31 points or more =
Wow! Bold, adventurous… maybe a little crazy?! Your outgoing personality and love of new experiences - from your travel experiences and favourite foods to your cocktail choices, you’re hungry to lap up everything life throws at you - it’s all about the novelty, baby! Never one to shy away from a dare, you also always have a fantastic story to tell about the latest weird and wonderful thing you’ve tried!