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Classic Gimlet

Learn to make a classic Gimlet using lime juice, gin and simple syrup.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, English
Keyword cocktails, gimlet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 119kcal

Ingredients

  • ounces gin
  • ¾ ounces lime juice fresh
  • ¾ ounces simple syrup

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, lime juice and simple syrup with ice.
  • Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. Or you can combine all the ingredients, stir, and serve over ice.
  • Add a sprig of rosemary or mint leaf for garnish and to add a little aroma if you have it, otherwise a lime wedge is a great garnish as well.

Notes

-You can swap out the gin for vodka if you want a vodka gimlet instead.
-Chill your glass for the ultimate home cocktail experience. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg