Name: Refreshing and Tart Classic Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 oz gin; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 1/2 oz simple syrup; Lime wedge, for garnish

Refreshing and Tart Classic Gimlet Cocktail Recipe

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The Classic Gimlet cocktail is a refreshing and tart drink made with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. This iconic cocktail dates back to the 1920s and is a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors. Enjoy this timeless cocktail at home with this easy recipe!

Ingredients

2 oz gin
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Lime wedge, for garnish

Directions

In a shaker, add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well to chill the ingredients.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with a lime wedge.
Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

The Gimlet cocktail is believed to have been created to prevent scurvy among sailors due to the high Vitamin C content from the lime juice.

The Gimlet cocktail gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s and became a classic cocktail choice.