Gimlet

A fresh-lime Gimlet keeps the ingredient list short: gin, lime and sugar syrup. This version uses separate juice and syrup rather than bottled lime cordial, giving the citrus component a clear, adjustable role.

Pale cloudy yellow-green Gimlet in a coupe without ice, with a lime wheel.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 50 ml London dry gin
  • 25 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 25 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the london dry gin, fresh lime juice and simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight) in a shaker, then fill it with cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a lime wheel and serve promptly.