bathtub gin

bathtub gin

Any alcoholic drink that is made by an amateur at home or in makeshift conditions. Refers to the use of bathtubs in creating illegal alcohol (most often gin, hence the name) during the prohibition years in the US. This stuff is strong, but it tastes like bathtub gin!
See also: bathtub, gin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • gin
  • crank
  • bathtub
  • bathtub crank
  • groghound
  • have one for the worms
  • boozehound
  • belt a drink down
  • a stiff drink
  • gargle
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