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Easy Lime Vodka Gimlet-A Classic Recipe With A Twist

Refreshing, delicious and strong, this is a crowd-pleasing take on a classic cocktail!

Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
  • 6 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoon water
Lime Vodka Gimlet Cocktail
  • 6 ounces vodka lime vodka if you have it is wonderful
  • 2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 4 Fresh lime slices

Instructions

Simple Syrup
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  1. Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
Lime Vodka Gimlet Cocktail
  1. To a cocktail shaker or rocks glass, add 6 oz vodka, 2 oz fresh lime juice, and 3 oz of simple syrup.
  2. Top rocks glasses with ice or strain from the cocktail shaker into ice-filled rocks glasses or chilled coupes. Garnish with lime twists or fresh lime wheels and serve.

Notes

  • This makes enough simple syrup for 2 drinks. If you'll be making more drinks, make a larger batch. 2cups sugar to 2 cups water or more is handy to have on hand. Simply boil equal parts sugar and water. Store any extra syrup covered, in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 57g (114%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 57g 114%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.