Gin Gimlet (Stirred Cocktail)

The Gimlet is a classic cocktail with gin, lime juice and simple syrup or Rose's sweetened lime juice. An easy summer cocktail that can be enjoyed year round.  

If you love this gimlet cocktail as much as I do you will be sure to try my recipes for a rhubarb sour, a lilac bee's knees cocktail or even a lilac martini. All wonderful cocktails to have in your cocktail repertuar. 

What is in a gimlet?

A gimlet is one part sweetened lime juice together with four parts gin. One of the most well-known recipes calls for 1 ½ ounces Rose's lime juice with 2 ounces Gin. This is the recipe from The Bartender's Bible by Gary Regan. Gary also calls for Plymouth gin.

What barware is needed to make this cocktail?

• Jigger
• Mixing glass
• Bar Spoon
• Hawthorne Strainer
• Cocktail glass
• Pairing knife & small cutting board

How do you make a gimlet?

1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, add gin, simple syrup and lime juice or gin and Rose's lime juice.
2. With a bar spoon, stir the ice and cocktail ingredients for several minutes.
3. Place a Hawthorne strainer over the mixing glass and strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail or martini glass.
4. Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!

How do you serve a gimlet?

A gimlet is served in a cocktail glass with an inverted cone shape on a stemmed base, also known as a cocktail glass or a martini glass. It is usually served straight but can be served on the rocks if desired. Don't forget the lime slice for garnish. 

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Gimlet Recipe

Sarah Mock

The Gimlet is a classic cocktail with gin, lime juice and simple syrup or Rose's sweetened lime juice. An easy summer cocktail that can be enjoyed year round. 

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Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Total Time 4 mins

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Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 304 kcal

HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

Jigger

Bar Spoon

Mixing Glass

Hawthorne Strainer

Cocktail Glass

Pairing knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 oz Gin
• ▢ 1 ⁄2 oz fresh lime juice
• ▢ 1 ⁄2 oz Rose's lime juice
• ▢ lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a mixing glass filled with ice, add gin, simple syrup and lime juice or gin and Rose's lime juice.
• With a bar spoon, stir the ice and cocktail ingredients for several minutes.
• Place a Hawthorne strainer over the mixing glass and strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail or martini glass.
• Garnish with a lime slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.