Gin
Beginner
Gimlet
A drink that used to exclusively use gin and lime cordial, the Gimlet has turned into a category of its own now, with bartenders using fresh fruits to create any flavoured cordial to either shake or stir up with gin. Simple yet oh-so-delicious.
Ingredients
How many serves?
2 units of alcohol per serve
1
50mlGin
20mlLime juice
20mlSugar syrup
One lime peel
Ice
Equipment
- 1 x Coupe glass
- 1 x Jigger
- 1 x Cocktail strainer
- 1 x Chopping board
- 1 x Knife
Method
Step 1
Measuring with the jigger, add the gin, lime juice and sugar syrup into an ice-filled shaker.
Step 2
Shake the mixture until the surface of the shaker feels chilled.
Step 3
Use the cocktail strainer to strain the mixture into the coupe glass.
Step 4
Using the knife, cut a strip of lime peel and twist it onto the rim of the glass to garnish.
Used in this recipe:
- gin
- gimlet
- classic cocktail
- lime