Description
The classic Gimlet Cocktail is a refreshing, crisp drink made with gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup — shaken and served up for a perfectly balanced cocktail.
Ingredients
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- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to taste for a sweeter or more tart cocktail.
- For a more classic version, substitute with Rose’s Lime Juice instead of fresh lime and simple syrup.
- Try it with vodka for a Vodka Gimlet variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg