The Gimlet

The Gimlet

The Gimlet was invented in the late 1800’s to combat scurvy on long sea voyagers though now we enjoy it as an easy-to-make cocktail. The gimlet can be made using lime cordial, sugar syrup and lime juice or just plain lime juice for the true gin connoisseurs.

INGREDIENTS

• 30mls Miners Gin
• 25mls lime juice
• 25mls sugar syrup
• Lime wedge, to serve

GLASSWARE

• Coupe glass or Martini glass.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice cubes.
• Shake well.
  Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with some crushed ice.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve in a coupe glass or martini glass. 

TIPS

• The gimlet can be made using lime cordial, sugar syrup and lime juice, or just plain lime juice for the true gin connoisseurs.
• To make your own sugar syrup, simply boil one part water with one part sugar until the sugar has dissolved, then let it cool.