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Gimlet

While the original Gimlet was made with Rose's Lime Cordial, you can update this gin cocktail with fresh lime juice and a touch of simple syrup. It's crisp, refreshing, and only 3 ingredients.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 205 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 ounces gin (4 tablespoons, see note 1)
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice (1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup (1 tablespoon, see note 2)
  • ice as needed
  • 1 Lime wheel for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Chill glassware if desired: Coat the outside of a glass with water and freeze until serving time. Or, freeze dry glassware for 2 to 3 hours before serving.
  2. Combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
  3. Strain cocktail into glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Notes

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  • Gin: A distilled spirit flavored with juniper berries and, occasionally, other botanical herbs or spices. 
  • Simple syrup: Use store-bought or combine equal parts granulated sugar and water (i.e., 1 cup sugar plus 1 cup water) in a small saucepan. Cook gently over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and let cool completely.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.
  • Glassware: A Gimlet is perfect in a cocktail glass such as a coupe or martini glass.
  • Big batch: To make a batch of 8 cocktails, combine 20 ounces (2 1/2 cups) gin, 4 ounces (1/2 cup) fresh lime juice, and 4 ounces (1/2 cup) simple syrup in a pitcher. Have ice, glassware, and lime wheels on hand so guests can help themselves.
  • On the rocks: For a gimlet on the rocks, use a rocks glass or a stemless wine tumbler.
  • Vodka gimlet: Substitute vodka for the gin.
  • Daiquiri: Substitute white rum for the gin. Or, try the Hemingway Daiquiri which has grapefruit juice and maraschino liqueur.
  • Southside: Add some fresh leaves to the cocktail shaker with the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf.
  • Gimlet with Rose's Lime Juice: To a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 1/2 ounces gin and 1 ounce Rose's sweetened lime juice. Shake vigorously until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 27mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 7IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 205

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 205kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 27mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 7IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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