Gimlet
A sharp, botanical mix of gin and sweetened lime juice. Clean, potent, and incredibly refreshing.
Base
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Flavor Profile
sourstrongherbal
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Lime wheel, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lime wheel.
Origin & Story
British Royal Navy, late 1800s
Often linked to naval surgeon Sir Thomas Gimlette, who allegedly added gin to the lime cordial sailors drank to prevent scurvy, making the medicine more palatable — though the exact origin is debated.
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