A Gimlet Cocktail is the perfect sweet and sour drink with lime, simple syrup, and gin. Includes an easy homemade simple syrup recipe.
Whether you’re a cocktail lover or are just looking for an easy signature Drink, you can’t go wrong with an easy Gin Gimlet Cocktail. For another easy sweet and sour cocktail, a Greyhound!
Sabrina’s Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
A Gimlet is one the best drink recipes ever, and definitely my favorite gin cocktail. The easy combination of simple syrup and lime gives it the perfect balance of sweet and sour. Though it’s typically served without ice, you chill the ingredients until they’re ice cold, which makes it a great refreshing drink for the summer. If you’d prefer to use vodka, I’d recommend using a good quality brand with citrus notes for the best taste.
Ingredients
Simple Syrup:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
To Finish:
- 5 ounces gin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 cup ice
- lime slices , for garnish
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat dissolve sugar and water by stirring.
- Let cool to room temperature and place in glass with a lid.
- Keep refrigerated.
To Finish:
- Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
- Strain into 2 cocktail glasses and garnish with lime slice on the edge of each glass.
Nutrition
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