How to Make a Classic Gin Gimlet

"When I'm looking for something super refreshing with the perfect balance of sweet and tart, the gin gimlet is where I turn first. It's a classic with just 3 ingredients, but it's still showy enough to impress guests. Plus, there's something so satisfying about the ritual of shaking fresh lime juice with quality gin: it feels like you're participating in cocktail history."

"A gin gimlet is a classic cocktail made of lime juice, gin and simple syrup. It's sometimes served with a splash of soda water. The very first printed recipe for a gin gimlet cocktail was in a 1930's cocktail book. But gimlet-like cocktails date back even further when doctors realized citrus was a good preventative for scurvy. Some people think the drink name comes from one of these doctors, Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette!"

"A gin gimlet tastes tangy and sweet, with an aroma of gin but balanced on the back end. It's pretty botanical and gin forward, so you'll want to use a quality bottle of gin. If you're not a fan of strong drinks, I'd recommend trying a gin fizz or adding a splash of soda water to mellow out the flavors. Here's how to make a gin gimlet cocktail:"

The gin gimlet is a classic three-ingredient cocktail made from gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, sometimes topped with a splash of soda water. The drink combines tart lime with botanical gin and sweet syrup for a balanced, gin-forward flavor profile that benefits from a quality gin. Historical roots trace back to citrus used to prevent scurvy and a possible link to Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette. The recipe calls for 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup, shaken with ice for 10-15 seconds and strained into a chilled glass.

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