Raspberry Gimlet
Give your gimlet the royal raspberry treatment! An enticing blend of Smirnoff Raspberry Vodka, chilled with lemon-lime soda and fresh lime juice...a dazzling delight!
Serves:
Ingredients
1.75oz Smirnoff Raspberry
2.5oz Lemon-Lime Soda
0.25oz Lime Juice
1 Lime Wheel (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Martini Glass
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Shake all ingredients except the Soda with ice.
Fine strain into a Martini glass.
Top up with Lemon-Lime Soda.
Garnish with a Lime wheel.
Alcohol content
Alcohol content: 13.8 g per serve
Interesting Facts
The traditional Gimlet has equal parts, Gin and Lime Juice. Over the years, palates have demanded a more balanced flavor.
History of the Drink
The drink was created by British Royal Navy surgeon Sir Thomas Gimlette in the 19th century. It was oriGinally made with Gin and Lime Juice, and was used as a way to prevent scurvy among sailors. The recipe eventually made its way to shore, where it became a popular cocktail, where bartenders tweaked the recipe making it much more palatable.
