Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLight House BistroFrench Gimlet Recipe

French Gimlet Recipe

Inspired by Light House Bistro
Time10m
Serves1

gin, elderflower, lime, simple

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill the Glass

    Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Remove the ice from your chilled glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish your drink with a lime wheel and an edible flower or mint leaves if desired.

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