Gimlet
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Another classic gin cocktail is the gimlet! While it became popular in the 1950’s, a recipe was included in a 1930’s cocktail book, so it stems back to at least that far! This classic cocktail features lime juice, gin and simple syrup.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 ounces gin
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1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
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1/2 ounce simple syrup
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Garnish: lime wheel
Directions
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Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or an rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lime wheel.
Base Spirit: Gin
