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Gimlet Cocktail

The Classic Gimlet Cocktail is a super simple mixed drink to create from your home bar. It’s made with Gin, simple syrup and lime juice for a perfectly balanced cocktail for an evening at home or entertaining guests.

If you are a fan of the Gin Sour the Gimlet is very similar in taste and balance. If you aren’t into gin, substitute your favorite vodka for a vodka gimlet.

Gimlet cocktails with lime garnish

Gimlet Cocktail ~ 3 Ingredient Cocktail

These days most of us are more likely to be sipping on a refreshing cocktail at home rather than in a crowded bar or fancy eatery and that is just fine with me. The classic gimlet couldn’t be any easier to make and is sure to please for a refreshing drink.

ingredients for gin gimlet cocktail

Ingredients Needed:

  • Gin
  • Simple Syrup
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • Ice
  • Lime Slices for Garnish

How to Make Gimlet Cocktails:

  • Add ice to a cocktail shaker.

measuring gin for a gimlet cocktail

  • Next add the gin.

measuring lime juice for gimlet

  • Pour in lime juice.

adding simple syrup to a cocktail shaker for gimlet

  • Add simple syrup.
  • Add the top of the shaker and shake vigorously.

straining gimlet cocktail into glasses

  • Strain into coupe glasses.

gimlet cocktail with London Dry Gin

  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

Recipes Notes and Variations:

  • Yield: 2 cocktails
  • Best Gin: London Dry Gin – we like Tanqueray
  • Substitute Vodka: Use your favorite, Titos or Smirnoff are great options.
  • Simple Syrup: Mix equal parts sugar and boiling water. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill before using.
  • Rose’s Lime Juice can be used in place of the lime juice and simple syrup.
  • Serve: Straight up or on the rocks.

2 gimlet cocktails with Tanqueray gin

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Yield: 2 cocktails

Gimlet Cocktail

Gimlet Cocktail

The Classic Gimlet Cocktail is a super simple mixed drink to create from your home bar. It's made with Gin, simple syrup and lime juice for a perfectly balanced cocktail for an evening at home or entertaining guests.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces London Dry Gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • ice
  • lime slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Next add the gin.
  3. Pour in lime juice.
  4. Add simple syrup.
  5. Add the top of the shaker and shake vigorously.
  6. Strain into coupe glasses.
  7. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Notes

  • Best Gin: London Dry Gin - we like Tanqueray
  • Substitute Vodka: Use your favorite, Titos or Smirnoff are great options.
  • Simple Syrup: Made with equal parts sugar and boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Cool before using.
  • Rose's Lime Juice can be used in place of the lime juice and simple syrup.
  • Serve: Straight up or on the rocks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 182Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 0g

Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.

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One Comment

  1. It’s almost Valentine’s Day. I will save this and make it for our date night. Thanks for this wonderful idea. Looks refreshing.

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