What’s a classic cocktail if not a Gimlet? Perfectly balanced, stunning simplicity, beautiful look at, delicious, and super simple to make. The basic presentation of the opaque cocktail sitting in a coupe glass with a lime wheel is incredibly alluring. This simple cocktail is one you need to know how to make!
If you want a similar cocktail in ingredients, style, and flavor, checkout the The Bastard French 75
The Gimlet
Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Don't let the glass fool you - this cocktail hits harder than Gimli's Axe
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
Hardware
- Coupe Glass
- towel
- Citrus Juice Thingie
- Shaker Cup System
- Julep Strainer
- Strainer
Instructions
- Pour ice and water into your coupe glass and set aside to chill.
- Pour the lime juice, simple syrup, and gin into a shaker cup.
- Add ice, cover, and shake for 20 seconds.
- Empty out the coupe glass and shake any excess water off.
- Double strain the cocktail into the coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
- Serve and enjoy responsibly!
Notes
Great cocktail for hot weather, but be careful with them... they're dangerous!
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Nutrition Information
Serving Size 1 cocktailAmount Per Serving Calories 150Carbohydrates 0g
