Austrailian Gimlet
A delightful take on the classic gimlet.
Serves:
Ingredients
45ml Tanqueray No.TEN
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
15ml Orgeat Syrup
5ml Lemongrass Syrup
1 dash of Angostura Bitters
1 Grapefruit Wedge (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Mixing glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Cocktail shaker
1 Hawthorne Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Shake all the liquid ingredients with Ice.
Strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
Garnish with a Grapefruit Wedge.
Alcohol content
17.1 g per serve
Interesting Facts
The traditional Gimlet has equal parts, gin and lime juice. Over the years, palates have demanded a more balanced flavour.
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 It was originally made with gin and lime juice, and was used as a way to prevent scurvy among sailors.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 barteners tweaked the recipe making it much more palatable
