Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Classic Gimlet
Bright, bracingly tart, and elegantly simple, this cocktail is a genuine crowd-pleaser that comes together with just a handful of clean ingredients. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, navigating premixed drinks and bar-made cocktails can be a minefield of mystery additives, artificial flavors, and potential trigger ingredients ā making a homemade version like this one a genuinely smart move. Here, it's nothing but gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup, so you know exactly what's going in the glass. The double-straining step is a nice touch that keeps the texture silky-smooth and free of any pulp or ice shards, which is especially welcome when you're being mindful of what you swallow. Shaking it hard over ice gives you that perfectly chilled, slightly frothy finish that makes this feel like something you'd order at a proper cocktail bar. Garnish with a lime wheel if you want the full presentation, or skip it entirely ā either way, this is a refreshing, fuss-free drink you can feel confident about.
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1 serving
- 2 oz gin
- Ā¾ oz fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- Ā¾ oz simple syrup
- ice cubes, for shaking
For serving
- 1 lime wheel or lime twist, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you build the drink.
- 2
Combine the gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice.
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