Gimlet

The Gimlet is a sharp, simple classic of gin and lime. Just two main ingredients, shaken ice-cold, for a crisp and zesty drink.

Ingredients

• 60ml gin
• 20ml fresh lime juice
• 15ml sugar syrup (or 20ml lime cordial instead of the juice and syrup)
• Ice
• Lime wheel, to garnish

Method

1. Shake: Add the gin, lime and syrup (or the lime cordial) to a shaker full of ice.
2. Chill: Shake hard for 10-15 seconds.
3. Strain: Strain into a chilled coupe.
4. Garnish: Add a lime wheel.

Tips for the Perfect Gimlet

• The traditional recipe uses lime cordial, which gives a sweeter, smoother drink; fresh lime and syrup make it brighter.
• A navy-strength gin gives a bolder Gimlet.
• It is also good served over ice in a rocks glass.

A Bit of History

The Gimlet is often linked to the Royal Navy, where lime juice was issued to sailors to prevent scurvy and mixing it with gin was a natural next step.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.