Gimlet Recipe
Written by Refresh your senses with this straightforward Gimlet recipe! A blend of Gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, this zesty cocktail is a summer delight.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 173
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ½ oz lime juice - freshly squeezed
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Lime wheel or zest
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Coupe or Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Chill the glass: Place your coupe or martini glass in the freezer or stir some ice cubes in it to chill.
- Add Lime Juice: Measure and add ½ oz lime juice into the shaker.
- Add Simple Syrup: Pour ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake: Cap your shaker and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain: Fine strain the mixture into the chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish: Add a lime wheel or zest for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Sometimes, I swap Gin with vodka if I'm in the mood for a Vodka Gimlet. It's cleaner in taste, letting the lime shine more.
- Simple Syrup: In a pinch, I've replaced simple syrup with agave nectar or a sugar cube dissolved directly in the lime juice. It alters the taste slightly, but it's all about your sweet preference.
Making a Pitcher of Gimlet:
- Scale: To serve 8 people, you'll need 16 oz of Gin, 4 oz of lime juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
- Mix: Combine all these in a large pitcher with ice and stir thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve it in individual chilled glasses, garnish each with lime, and get ready for compliments!
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Non-alcoholic Gin is available, mimicking the botanicals beautifully.
- Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic Gin instead of the regular Gin, and follow the other steps as written. You've got yourself a mocktail version of the Gimlet!
Making it Vegan:
- Simple Syrup: Ensure your syrup doesn't contain honey or non-vegan sugar (some sugars are processed using bone char). Opt for a certified vegan sugar or try a different sweetener like agave nectar, which works just as well.