Gin

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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.

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  • gin
  • gimlet
  • classic cocktail
  • lime