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Gimlet recipe

Classic cocktail served shaken in a cocktail glass.

Aperitif Court Great classics
Volume 9.5 cl
Alcohol 23.7 %
Calories 1261 kcal
Colour Clear
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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. Pour the gin, lime juice, and sugar syrup into a shaker filled with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Serving

This cocktail is served in:

Martini glass

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Small coupe

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History

The Gimlet was born in the 19th-century British Navy: lime juice, distributed against scurvy, was sweetened with gin.

Decoration

Garnish with a thin lime slice.

Variation

The "Vodka Gimlet" replaces the gin with vodka. The historic version uses lime cordial instead of fresh juice and sugar.

Frequently asked questions

What else is Gimlet called?

The Gimlet cocktail is also known as gimlet, gin lime, classic cocktail, vodka gimlet.

Which glass should Gimlet be served in?

It is recommended to serve this recipe in a Martini glass or a Small coupe.

What is the volume of Gimlet?

The volume of the Gimlet cocktail is 9.5 cl.

What is the alcohol content of Gimlet?

The alcohol content of the Gimlet recipe is 23.7%.

How many calories are in Gimlet?

The calories of the Gimlet cocktail are estimated at 1261 calories.

What colour is Gimlet?

The Gimlet cocktail is Clear in colour.

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