Peanut Free Classic Gimlet
Bright, bracingly tart, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for another sip, this classic gin cocktail is one of the most satisfying drinks you can shake up at home. Fresh lime juice is the real star here ā it brings a clean, vivid acidity that bottled juice simply can't match. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful touch, giving you a silky-smooth pour with none of the ice chips or pulp that can muddy a good cocktail. Gin, lime, and simple syrup are naturally free of peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient second-guessing required ā just pure, uncomplicated pleasure in a glass. Chilling the coupe before you pour makes a noticeable difference, keeping every sip cold and crisp from first to last. Dress it up with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks every bit as good as something you'd order at a proper cocktail bar.
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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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