My Affinity for Gin and Tonic

I have no true love of alcohol...neither for its taste nor recreational misuse. I don't enjoy hangovers or the thought of them, the feeling like little muddy feet ran tiny little marathons on my tongue at night. I've gone through moments of tequila in a true margarita (not the fruity slushy stuff), to a glass of chardonnay or more preferably riesling (sweet is good). The only one I truly enjoy and that has outlasted the others is a good gin and tonic. Not sure why, maybe the lime, the juniper flavor, the bitterness of quinine. Ah, the cold, refreshing quality of this classic mixed drink. Especially after a long, dull day at work. See, there's a little bit of happiness in the bottom...look closely, just like in my treasured cup of coffee. Except I bought store brand tonic water. Nasty. Tastes like licking an envelope. Stick to the Schweppes's.