Gin and Lime Cocktail, The Classic Gimlet Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis classic gin gimlet is perfect gin lime cocktail that’s our go-to drink for entertaining, parties, or summer gatherings. It’s easy to make a big batch for a party, or just one for an evening drink.
Start with dry, botanical gin, fresh limes, and a bit of simple syrup. Add a little club soda or seltzer and serve over ice.
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It’s cocktail time! The gin gimlet is my GO-TO drink in the summers. I serve it every party we have, its my signature cocktail. Why? It’s simple, delicious, and has a wonderful sweet & sour profile.
Gimlets have a few simple ingredients, but really bring the flavor with fresh lime juice. Its a sweet and summery drink to enjoy any time of the year!
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s a little sweet, tart, and tangy.
- It makes a refreshing and delicious drink with gin.
- This cocktail is simple to make!
- Great for batch cocktails for a crowd, or just one.
- It’s a classic – and the preferred cocktail of Raymond Chandler’s book hero Detective Philip Marlowe since the 1930s.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Gin of your choice: I like a dry gin, but any gin you prefer will work.
- Rose’s Lime Syrup, or make your own – I have a great recipe for homemade Rose’s Lime Juice, one of the ingredients in this gimlet. You can find Rose’s Lime Cordial Syrup in the grocery or liquor store, but it is SO easy to make your own version. This DIY version has just water, sugar, and lime.
- Seltzer to top: because I like a little bubbly action in my gimlet
- Fresh squeezed lime juice to top
How To Make This Recipe
- Fill a glass to the top with ice.
- Pour in the gin, lime syrup, and seltzer. Stir well to combine.
- Top with fresh-squeezed lime juice or a lime wedge to garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
A classic gin gimlet consists of just three ingredients: gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup – I like to make mine with lime simple syrup and a splash of seltzer or club soda and extra fresh lime juice to garnish.
You can add more or less lime syrup to suit your tastes.
I like garnishing with a fresh lime wedge (to squeeze a little extra fresh lime juice on top) but you can use lime peel or any citrus peel to garnish.
Absolutely! Substitute the gin in the recipe below with your favorite vodka and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Try infusing your gin with citrus peel for adding flavor. You can use lime peels, lemon peels, or grapefruit peels for added flavor.
- You can add a splash of orange or lemon juice to the cocktail for a citrusy twist.
- Skip the seltzer if you prefer a non-carbonated drink.
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Gin and Lime Cocktail (Gimlet)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1.5 ounces Rose’s Lime Syrup *See note below for homemade
- 4 ounces Seltzer or more/less to taste
- 1 Fresh lime
Instructions
- Fill a glass to the top with ice
- Add the gin, lime syrup, and seltzer. Stir well to combine.
- Top with fresh-squeezed lime juice or a lime wedge to garnish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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The pictures which are making me VERY thirsty. Is it 5 o’clock yet? I’m ready!
Beautiful picture which is making me VERY thirsty. Is it 5 o’clock yet? I’m ready!