I prefer Vodka

I'm not a huge fan of Gin, however I love Vodka.

Make the same drink and substitute vodka for gin and give that a whirl. That's my drink of choice.

And I agree, real lime is the way to go. I cut mine in 8ths because that's the way I like it. I'll give the lime a squeeze into the drink. Take the lime and rub it along the rim. Then I toss the lime into the mix with a quick swirl. Drink.

You might also want to try a Martini with a twist. The one I had was with lemon and quite nice. Again, I prefer Vodka, but the Gin Martini with a twist is pretty good too. That one will sneak up on you VERY fast. Just a tip. Don't down 4 in a row. Not a good idea. ;)