Gimlet and Variations

By GratefulSea

Gimlets are made with gin and lime juice, with a lot of variations on a theme. We've rounded up a variety of ways to satisfy your gimlet desires! Perfect for a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Rose's lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounce good quality gin (e.g., Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire)
• Ice

Preparation

Step 1

Mix ingredients in a cocktail shaker; strain out the ice, and serve.

VARIATIONS:
The original 1928 gimlet called for "gin, a spot of lime, and soda."

New York's Four Seasons Hotel uses 4 oz of vodka, 1/2 oz each of fresh and Rose's lime juice.

The Rose's Lime Juice label suggests 1-1/2 oz vodka, rum, or gin, with 1 oz of lime juice.

The Richmond Gimlet calls for 2 oz gin, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, and a large sprig of fresh mint.

Gimlets are also served on the rocks, garnished with a slice of lime.