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Looking for a gimlet cocktail recipe? You are in the absolute right place.

The gimlet is a simple cocktail, but it is not to be underestimated. It is made with gin and lime juice, and it is said to have been invented by sailors in the 18th century to prevent scurvy.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• A chilled coupe or martini glass
• Garnish: lime wheel

Directions:

1. Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Favourite Cocktail Making Tools for This Gimlet Recipe

Here are a few of my favourite cocktail making tools that might come in handy for this gimlet cocktail recipe.

• The coupe glasses I have seem to no longer be available, but these look similar. If you’re on the hunt for coupe glasses, look for ones that hold 5.5 to 6 ounces, otherwise they’ll be too big.
• I received this juicer as a gift and absolutely love it, especially if I need to juice enough limes for a pitcher of margaritas.
• On the other hand, if you’re only juicing one or two limes, a handheld juicer is easier to deal with.
• And we have this Boston Shaker, which makes me feel like a real bartender.

The gimlet is a refreshing drink, with the tartness of the lime juice cutting through the sweetness of the gin. It is a popular drink at pool parties and other summer gatherings as an alternative to margaritas.

But beware, this gimlet recipe can be deceptively dangerous. The gin can go straight to your head, and the lime juice can make you pucker up. So drink it with caution, and be prepared for anything.