schedule New episode every Saturday · 7:00 PM Pacific
Home  /  Recipes  /  Cocktails
local_bar Cocktails

Gimlet

A classic, bracingly simple cocktail: gin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Gimlet
As seen on Episode 261

The preparation

4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.

  2. 02

    Shake well until cold.

  3. 03

    Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over ice.

  4. 04

    Garnish with a lime wheel.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Fresh lime juice makes or breaks a gimlet, so skip the bottled cordial and squeeze your own. Shake it until the tin frosts over, and taste for balance since limes vary in how tart they run.”

More from Cocktails