Gimlet

Gimlet Cocktail Recipe

The Gimlet’s history goes back to 1867 when the British government mandated that merchant ships would stock rations of lime juice to prevent scurvy.

Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Lime wheel

  • 2 oz (60 ml) gin
  • 0.66 oz (20 ml) lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup

Method:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add all the ingredients
  2. Shake with ice for 10-12 seconds
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass