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Tanqueray Gimlet

A classic cocktail deserves a classic gin! Ultra smooth Tanqueray London Dry Gin chilled with Fresh Lime and served straight up - unparalleled perfection.

Tanqueray Gimlet
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin

15ml Lime Cordial

5ml Syrup

1 Lemon Twist (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Martini Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Tongs

1 Cocktail Shaker

1 Hawthorne Strainer

1 Fine Strainer

method

  1. Shake all the liquid ingredients with Ice.

  2. Fine strain into a chilled Martini Glass.

  3. Garnish with a Lemon 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 It was originally made with gin and lime juice, and was used as a way to prevent scurvy among sailors.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