Main ingredients
Gimlet
A classic Gin Sour that's quick to make and gives many gins a chance to shine. A wonderful introduction to mixing cocktails.
Ingredients
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75 ml
Gin
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15 ml
Lime juice
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15 ml
Simple syrup
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to garnish
Lime wheel
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handful
Ice
Steps to make the drink
- Put the ice, gin, lime juice and syrup in the shaker.
- Strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Watch the Gimlet video
The origins of this simple yet wonderfully aromatic cocktail aren't entirely clear, but it certainly appears in the Savoy Cocktail Book around 1930. A Gimlet is always a good way to try a gin and see how its flavours develop. This version uses fresh ingredients rather than the lime cordial found in many recipes.