Martini
The definitive gin cocktail, stirred with dry vermouth and garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.
Gimlet
A sharp, botanical mix of gin and sweetened lime juice. Clean, potent, and incredibly refreshing.
Martini
Gimlet
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Martini glass
Coupe
Flavor Notes
strong, herbal
sour, strong, herbal
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Martini if you want something smoother and less tart. Go with the Gimlet if you'd rather have something bright and citrus-forward. Both are boozy and spirit-forward and herbal and aromatic, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.