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Fresh mint and lime sharpen gin into a bright shaken classic positioned stylistically between a Daiquiri and a Mojito structure
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Gimlet
Plymouth, United Kingdom|Prep Time: 4 min
Gimlet is closely associated with British naval traditions, where preserved lime cordial provided a practical citrus source during long voyages at sea. The combination created a sharply defined drink that balanced sweetness and acidity without requiring fresh ingredients, helping establish one of the earliest durable citrus cocktail templates. Modern versions using fresh lime maintain the same structural clarity while expanding aromatic complexity
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Gimlet is closely associated with British naval traditions, where preserved lime cordial provided a practical citrus source during long voyages at sea. The combination created a sharply defined drink that balanced sweetness and acidity without requiring fresh ingredients, helping establish one of the earliest durable citrus cocktail templates. Modern versions using fresh lime maintain the same structural clarity while expanding aromatic complexity
servings 1
Glass
Coupe
Method
Shaken
Ingredients
- Gin60 ml
- Lime Cordial (or Lemonade)22.5 ml
Pairs well with
Sesame crackersLime wedges
servings1
Step 1→
Add
all ingredients into a shaker with ice
Step 2→
Shake
well until chilled
Step 3→
Strain
into a chilled Coupe glass
Step 4→
Garnish
and serve
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