Gimlet
CLASSIC · GIN

Gimlet

A sharp, elegant classic built on the balance of botanical gin, bright fresh lime, and a whisper of sweetness - clean, crisp, and effortlessly sophisticated.

Ingredients
Gin75 ml
Fresh Lime Juice30 ml
Simple Syrup22 ml
Lime Wheel
Glassware
Martini Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Lime · Juniper · Sea salt · Lemon

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Add gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim.

From the Bartender

The modern Gimlet is made with fresh lime juice and simple syrup, but the original called for Rose's lime cordial - a preserved sweetened lime juice used by the British Royal Navy to prevent scurvy. Using fresh lime and syrup separately gives you far greater control over balance and a noticeably brighter, more vibrant result.

Rating
4.0★· 1 sip logged
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