Xanthan Gum Free Classic Gimlet
Bright, bracingly tart, and effortlessly elegant, this cocktail is a timeless bar classic that translates beautifully to home mixing. The combination of gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup is clean and straightforward ā no premade mixes, no mystery additives, and absolutely nothing that would introduce unwanted thickeners or stabilizers. That makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, since every component here is exactly what it says it is. 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 the final glass. Shaking until the shaker is thoroughly frosted ensures the drink is properly diluted and ice-cold, which is what separates a great gimlet from a merely good one. Serve it in a chilled coupe with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks like something a skilled bartender just handed you.
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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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