Gimlet
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or rocks glass
Glass
Lime wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Gin — 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 simple, sharp gin and lime sour, historically linked to the British Royal Navy.
Cultural Background: Often traced to naval surgeon Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette, who reportedly mixed gin with lime cordial to help sailors take their scurvy-preventing citrus.
Tips: Fresh lime juice and syrup gives a brighter, more balanced drink than bottled lime cordial.
Variations: Using Rose's lime cordial in place of fresh lime and syrup makes the more traditional, sweeter naval-style Gimlet.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up or on the rocks — both are common.
Nutrition: Approx. 155 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Fresh lime or cordial?
A: Fresh is brighter and more modern; cordial is the traditional, sweeter naval version.
- Gin — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
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