Vodka Gimlet

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gimlet, vodka gimlet

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 214kcal

Author: Brenda

My vodka gimlet recipe requires three simple ingredients: vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. This classic cocktail is a twist on the original gin based recipe, but you might find yourself wanting to make this by the pitcher. My how to guide will show you how to order and make your own in a martini glass or on the rocks.

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Ingredients

ice
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce lime juice Freshly squeezed, reserve ½ the squeezed lime
1 ounce simple syrup

Bar Equipment Needed

Boston Shaker
Spring Strainer
Martini Glass if served up
Rocks Glass if served on the rocks

Instructions

In a shaker add ice
Add vodka, lime juice, ½ of lime that was squeezed, and simple syrup
Shake for at least 30 seconds until the side of the shaker are very cold and have frosted
Use the strainer to pour into a Martini glass if served up (no ice) or into a rocks glass if you are serving it with ice.

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Notes

Use good quality ice. If you don't have access to good ice, buy some.
Use fresh lime. Don't use the bottled stuff.
You can also use gin in place of the vodka here.
If you are serving this with ice, use a rocks glass
If you are serving this "up," then use a martini glass

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