Whats the nickname for gin and mild? Apparently gin and mild is an old man's drink - but I need to get it for a relatives birthday, anyone know a nick name for this drink ?
There is a drink called the Hangman's Blood that uses either porter or stout, which aren't too far off of a mild (well, the porter at least).  It also contains other things like rum and brandy so it might not be what you're thinking of, but it does have a history that goes back to around 1930 or so.