Rice Free Classic Gimlet
Bright, bracingly tart, and effortlessly elegant, this cocktail is a true bartender's classic that holds up beautifully at home. Fresh lime juice is the real star here ā it brings a vivid citrus punch that bottled juice simply can't match, balanced by the clean botanical notes of gin and just enough simple syrup to round out the edges. The double-straining step is a small but meaningful detail that gives you a silky-smooth pour with no ice chips or pulp to interrupt the experience. Grain-based concerns are a non-issue since every ingredient in this shaker ā gin, fresh citrus, and a basic sugar syrup ā is naturally free of rice and rice derivatives. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive on a dinner party table but comes together in under five minutes with minimal equipment. Serve it ice-cold in a properly chilled coupe and it genuinely rivals anything you'd order at a craft 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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