Gimlet
A pre-WWII cocktail, the Gimlet was named after the sharp metal utensil used to perforate casks.
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
5ml Lime Cordial
1 Lime Twist (Garnish)
Equipment
1 Martini Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Cocktail shaker
1 Hawthrone Strainer
1 Fine Strainer
1 Tongs
method
Shake all the liquid ingredients with Ice.
Fine strain into a chilled Martini Glass.
Garnish with a Lime Twist.
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 It was originally made with gin and lime juice, and was used as a way to prevent scurvy among sailors.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
