Gimlet Cocktail
The Gimlet is a cocktail made with gin and lime juice. It is one of the oldest mixed drinks that dates back to the 19th century.
Serves:
Ingredients
50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
10ml Fresh Lime Juice
20ml Teaspoon Lime Cordial
5ml Sugar Syrup
Equipment
1 Rocks Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Muddler
1 Bar spoon
1 Tongs
method
1. Stir all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass.
2. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass.
3. Garnish with a Lime Twist.
Alcohol content:
17.2 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 It was originally made with gin and lime juice, and was used as a way to prevent scurvy among sailors.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
