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
play_circle Watch episode 261
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

The Gibson
Cocktails

The Gibson

schedule5 m · Easy
Lychee Martini
Cocktails

Lychee Martini

schedule5 m · Easy
The Clover Club
Cocktails

The Clover Club

schedule5 m · Easy
Join the conversation

Made this one?

Show the Side Dish crew how it turned out, or ask a question, over in our Discord.

forum Join us on Discord