The O.g. Recipe
(Gimlet 1923) Rieger's vodka, lime, sugar cane, lime espuma
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Lime Espuma
Method
Preparing the Gimlet
- 1
Mixing the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine Rieger's vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 2
Straining the Cocktail
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. This will ensure a smooth texture without any ice shards.
Preparing the Lime Espuma
- 3
Blending the Lime Espuma
In a blender, combine fresh lime juice, sugar, heavy cream, and liquid lecithin. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Creating the Espuma
Transfer the mixture into a whipped cream siphon. Charge it with one cream charger and shake well. Dispense the espuma on top of the prepared Gimlet just before serving.