Gimlet - a Timeless Classic Cocktail
The Gimlet is a simple and refreshing cocktail, with the sweetness of the simple syrup balancing the tartness of the lime juice. It's a classic choice for gin enthusiasts.
The Gimlet's story has two interesting tales. One says Sir Thomas Gimlette, a notable British naval surgeon, made it to fight scurvy. Picture gin and lime juice as a superhero duo battling the deficiency with a burst of vitamin C.
Another story hints that the Gimlet might have existed before Sir Thomas, inspired by a small hole-drilling tool called a "gimlet." Could this tool be the reason for the Gimlet's piercing and refreshing nature? The history unfolds, showing the Gimlet's story is as rich as its zesty flavor.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml (2 oz) gin
- 22.5 ml (0.75 oz) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved)
- 22.5 ml (0.75 oz) fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass or a martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or twist.
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