Pecan Free Classic Gimlet

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(21)

Bright, bracingly tart, and elegantly simple, this cocktail is a study in balance — just gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup shaken until ice-cold and silky smooth. The technique matters here: chilling the glass first and double-straining the drink gives you that crystal-clear, perfectly textured pour you'd expect from a proper cocktail bar. Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable, and squeezing it yourself makes all the difference between something sharp and alive versus flat and forgettable. Tree nut allergies can make navigating flavored spirits and pre-made cocktail mixes stressful, but this recipe keeps things refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, with zero hidden extras to worry about. A lime wheel or twist on the rim adds a little flair without any fuss. Whether you're mixing for a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink that feels effortlessly sophisticated with almost no effort at all.

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Ingredients

1 serving

2 oz gin
¾ oz fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
¾ 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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