The Gimlet was originally used to help sailors of the British Royal Navy on the sea battle scurvy due to their diets lacking vitamin C by tricking the sailors into consuming lime juice. The Gimlet has a very sharp citrusy flavor that lends the drink its unique personality. Since then, the gimlet has become a classic enjoyed by all – a simple and refreshing mixture that is quick to prepare. You can also substitute the lime juice and simple syrup with an equivalent amount of lime cordial.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 oz. London Dry Gin
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • ½ oz. Simple Syrup
  • Lime Wheel (to garnish)

Tools You’ll Need:

Shaking Tins

Jigger

Hawthorne Strainer

Cone Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake. 
  2. Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into a Coupe Glass. 
  3. Garnish with a Lime Wheel.