Vegetarian Classic Gimlet
Tart, bright, and bracingly refreshing, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together. Fresh lime juice is the real star here ā it brings a clean, vivid acidity that bottled juice simply can't match, and paired with gin and a touch of simple syrup, the balance is just right. The technique matters too: shaking hard until the shaker is thoroughly frosted ensures the drink is properly diluted and silky cold when it hits the glass. Double-straining keeps things smooth and elegant, free of any ice chips or pulp that would muddy the texture. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish, with no animal products anywhere in the glass ā just three core ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it in a chilled coupe with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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