Gin Gimlet
A gin gimlet is hands down one of the easiest cocktails to make. All you need is three ingredients, some ice, and you’ve got yourself a classic cocktail. You can add cucumber or mint if you want to spice it up a little. If you like gin and lime, you really can’t go wrong with this cocktail.
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Gin Gimlet
This cocktail has been around since the early 1900s and was created to combat scurvy. The classic gin gimlet consists of just gin and lime juice, but I like to add simple syrup to balance the acidity. Either way, this cocktail makes a tart, refreshing drink.
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 lime peel or slice for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass and garnish with a lime twist.
