A classic, bracingly simple cocktail: gin, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweetness.
4 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.
Combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
Shake well until cold.
Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass over ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
“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.”