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Gimlet

A clean gin-and-lime classic. Simple enough to be dangerous, sharp enough to deserve respect.

ClassicGinSourCitrusShaken
A sharp and clear classic Gin Gimlet served in a coupe glass, garnished cleanly with a single lime wheel floating on top.
Difficulty Easy
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz Simple syrup Adjust down if you prefer it sharper.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until chilled.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel if available.

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