Cocktail recipe

Gimlet recipe.

A short gin and lime classic. Brisk, focused, cold and one of the cleanest ways to enjoy gin.

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Gimlet

Description

The Gimlet is one of the purest ways to understand gin. There is nowhere for the spirit to hide: just gin, lime and a little sweetness, brought together into a short, sharp drink that feels both spare and complete.

Historically tied to lime cordial and naval drinking culture, the Gimlet can be made brighter with fresh lime or softer with cordial. Either way, the best version is brisk, cold and focused, with the citrus slicing through the botanicals like a clean line.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Gin
  • 30 ml lime juice (fresh)
  • 15 ml Simple Syrup
  • 1 piece lime juice (wheel, optional)

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker Fine Mesh Strainer

Instructions

  1. Add gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until cold and lightly aerated.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel if desired.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
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% ABV 2.4 units Ice Mocktail option
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