Name: Garden Gate Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 50 ml London Dry Gin; 25 ml lime juice; 20 ml Basil syrup; 3 leaves Thyme leaves

Garden Gate Gimlet

Description

Gin, fresh lime and basil syrup make a bright herbal Gimlet variation. Shake and strain so the citrus, spirit and syrup combine cleanly. Shake and strain for a cold, well-mixed finish.

Ingredients

50 ml London Dry Gin
25 ml lime juice
20 ml Basil syrup
3 leaves Thyme leaves

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used in the recipe method Fine Mesh Strainer – Used in the recipe method

Instructions

Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
Measure 50 ml London Dry Gin, 25 ml lime juice, 20 ml Basil syrup, 3 leaves Thyme leaves into a shaker with plenty of ice.
Shake for 12–15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 16.3% ABV 2 units Cubed ice Batch friendly

Garden Gate Gimlet recipe.