Timeless Classic

Gimlet

Laser-sharp lime and crisp gin brought into satin harmony inside a frosted coupe.

Gin Shaken Served up 3 min · 23% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Thin floating lime wheel

London Dry Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Rich Lime Cordial or Simple Syrup 20 ml

Preparation

Combine gin, fresh lime juice, and syrup in an ice-filled shaker (add a strip of grated lime peel inside the shaker for extra aromatic oil).
Shake briskly for 12 seconds until frost forms.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe and float a paper-thin lime wheel.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Zero tricky bottles—shake gin, fresh lime juice, sugar, and one strip of lime peel together so the peel releases cordial-style lime oil.

Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Sugar Syrup (1:1) 20 ml
Fresh Lime Peel Strip (shaken in tin) 1 slice

At-Home Steps

Drop gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, and a strip of green lime peel into a lidded jar with ice.
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime slice.

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How do you make Gimlet at home with everyday ingredients?

Zero tricky bottles—shake gin, fresh lime juice, sugar, and one strip of lime peel together so the peel releases cordial-style lime oil. Ingredients: 60 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml Sugar Syrup (1:1), 1 slice Fresh Lime Peel Strip (shaken in tin). Steps: Drop gin, lime juice, sugar syrup, and a strip of green lime peel into a lidded jar with ice. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime slice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Gimlet?

Gimlet (Gin, 23% ABV) is prepared shaken with served up and garnished with thin floating lime wheel. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) London Dry Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Rich Lime Cordial or Simple Syrup.