Gimlet Cocktail
This simple classic cocktail is a gin-forward drink, enhanced by a little lime juice and simple syrup.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail serving glass
Ingredients
- lime wheel garnish
- 2 ounces gin
- ½ ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup equal amounts of sugar and water
Instructions
- Cut the lime in half crosswise, and cut about a ¼ inch thick slice of lime so it looks like a wheel.lime wheel garnish
- Cut a slit in the lime wheel from the center to the edge and set aside.
- Juice the lime and measure out the lime juice, and add it to the cocktail shaker.½ ounce lime juice
- Add the simple syrup and gin to the cocktail shaker.½ ounce simple syrup, 2 ounces gin
- Fill the rest of the shaker with ice, seal it and give it about 15-20 good shakes.
- Strain the drink into your serving glass. If you have a fine mesh strainer, you can double strain by holding it under the stream as you pour it into the serving glass.
- Add your lime wheel garnish, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- You can use Rose's lime cordial in place of the lime and simple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg