Vodka Gimlet
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or rocks glass
Glass
Lime wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Description: A vodka version of the classic gin Gimlet, offering the same sharp lime-and-sugar profile with a more neutral spirit.
Cultural Background: A natural extension of the classic Gimlet once vodka rose to prominence as a bar spirit in the mid-1900s.
Tips: Fresh lime juice and syrup give a much brighter result than bottled cordial.
Variations: Rose's lime cordial can substitute for the fresh juice and syrup for a sweeter, more traditional take.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up or on the rocks, both are common.
Nutrition: Approx. 150 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Gin or vodka — which is more traditional?
A: Gin is the historical original; vodka is a widely accepted modern substitute for those who prefer a milder base.
- Vodka — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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