Gimlet Recipe
choice of vodka or gin, fresh-squeezed lime juice, simple syrup
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
Prepare the Glass
Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside while you prepare the drink.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka or gin, fresh-squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake Well
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Empty the ice water from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture into the glass.
Garnish
Optionally, garnish with a lime wheel or twist before serving.