Gin Gimlet

This Gin Gimlet recipe yields a classic cocktail with a zesty and refreshing lime flavor, perfect for lovers of citrus and gin!

Making a basic Gin Gimlet has never been so simple! Combine a few simple ingredients for a delicious drink with a tangy lime flavor. If you’re a fan of gin, you’ll love this tasty beverage.

Put together a round of these gin cocktails for your friends or enjoy one yourself at the end of a long day.

Pair your gimlet with a Berry Bad Day Cocktail for a delicious combination of sweet and fruity beverages that are sure to hit the spot.

Regardless of how and when you enjoy this Gin Gimlet cocktail, you’ll love the balance of sweet and sour combined with the distinct citrusy flavor of gin.

Aromatic, rejuvenating, and great for casual sipping, this is a recipe that every home entertainer should have in their cocktail book!

Why You’ll Love this Gin Cocktail

With a simple blend of gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, this gimlet cocktail is a 3 ingredient drink with a classic flavor. Lovers of gin will find themselves enamored by this cocktail, which is a subtly sweet and aromatic drink and includes a delicious twist of citrus flavor.

Easy to make, this is a perfect go-to cocktail for any time of year. A gimlet is especially refreshing in the spring or summer served on the rocks! (If your guests would rather go vodka instead of gin, why not go with a pitcher of Cosmopolitans?)

This is an easy but elegant beverage that every cocktail aficionado should know how to make. Buy a couple of fresh, ripe limes, break out your favorite gin, and prepare this yummy and satisfying gin cocktail.

Ingredients for Gin Gimlet

• Gin – when it comes to the gimlet, gin is a mostly personal choice. Choose something that you enjoy drinking and this cocktail will come out perfectly every time!
• Fresh Lime Juice – freshly squeezed citrus juice pairs well with the natural citrusy flavors of gin and helps bring out some of the other subtle notes of the spirit.
• Simple Syrup – an easy way to provide a bit of extra sweetness that will balance out the sour and zesty lime juice.
• Lime Slice – for garnish.
• Ice Cubes – this drink is best enjoyed chilled, or even on the rocks.

How to Make a Gin Gimlet

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well.
   

   Start with your favorite gin as the perfect base for this simple but classic cocktail.

3. Pour into a martini glass.
   

   This cocktail is super simple to make but produces delicious results. You’ll be sure to impress your guests with this gimlet!

4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Gin Gimlet FAQs

What’s the difference between a gimlet and a rickey?

Where a gimlet uses gin, lime juice, and simple syrup for a fresh and sweet cocktail, a rickey replaces the simple syrup with club soda. This creates a lightly bubbly cocktail with a less sweet flavor. A rickey is typically served in a highball glass over ice.

Why is it called a gimlet?

There are multiple stories about this cocktail’s origins, but the most widely accepted is that it was the creation of Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette, a naval doctor. According to the story, he suggested combining lime juice with one of his Officer’s daily rations of gin to cover the taste of the lime juice and help it go down better.

The reason sailors were drinking lime juice to begin with was to combat and prevent scurvy, which was common for sailors in the 19th century and was caused by a deficiency in vitamin D.

What’s the difference between a gimlet and a sour?

The main difference between a gin gimlet and a gin sour is the type of citrus juice used. A gimlet uses lime juice, while a sour uses lemon juice.

What is the best gin for a gimlet?

For gimlets, you’ll want to go for a gin that you personally enjoy. Some popular and affordable options are Bombay Sapphire, Bluecoat, and Hendrick’s.

 

Popular Variations and Substitutions

• You can also serve your gimlet on the rocks if you want it to stay colder for longer.
• For gimlet garnishes, classic options include a slice of lime or cucumber. If you want a sweeter cocktail, you can rim the martini glass with lime and sugar.
• Another way to provide citrus flavor is to use lime cordial, which is a mixer made with lime juice, sugar, and water. You could use this instead of lime juice and simple syrup. Rose’s Lime Cordial is a popular brand with reliable quality!
• If you want a cocktail with less kick to it, add a bit of sparkling water. You could even use a flavored sparkling water to add extra citrus flavor. Lime, lemon, or orange flavored seltzer are great options here.
• Cucumber Gin Gimlet – To add a refreshing and crispy cucumber flavor, start by muddling together the simple syrup with cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Then add the gin and lime juice, then shake and pour into your glass as normal.

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