Gimlet

Recipe by Timo Wessels | Updated on 3. February 2023

Our version of the Gimlet uses the whole Lime as a flavoring agent. The taste palate is crisp and comes with a lime punch on the tongue. The drink is served with 60ml of gin, which is still smooth to sip at brunch time.

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Ingredients

  • 60ml Tanqueray Rangpur (gin)
  • 1whole Lime (citrus fruit)
  • 15ml Simple Syrup (sugar syrup)
Glassware:
Coupette
Technique:
hard-shake / doublestrain
Garnish:

1x lime wedge

Mixing Instructions

  1. Juice the lime, and add both the lime juice and the squeezed lime into the shaker.
  2. Add all other remaining ingredients into the shaker.
  3. Add ice cubes.
  4. Dry shake for about 20 seconds.
  5. Double-Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled serving glass with no ice.
  6. Add your garnish.

Detailed Recipe Instructions

  1. Prepare your Mise en Place.
  2. Prepare your bottle setup.
  3. Chill the serving glass with either crushed ice or ice cubes. Or place it in a fridge or freezer.
  4. Prepare your garnish.
  5. Juice the lime, and add both the lime juice and the squeezed lime into the shaker.
  6. Add all other remaining ingredients into the shaker.
  7. Shake for about 20 seconds.
  8. Take the chilled glass out of the fridge/freezer. If you used ice to chill the serving glass, remove everything from the glass.
  9. Double-Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled serving glass with no ice inside.
  10. Add your garnish.
  11. Clean up your working station.

how to garnish

  • 1x lime wedge, Place it onto the rim of the glass.

Mixing Tips

General

  • Start with the cheapest ingredients (the syrup) first.

Glassware

  • A chilled glass keeps your drink longer and more enjoyable. Your used ice will melt slower, and the taste will stay longer.

Technique

  • While pressing the citrus fruit, for example, lemon or lime. You could use the pressed fruit and give it into the shaker as a fragrant ingredient. It will release some of the oils while shaking the drink. After you better double-strain it.
  • If you double-strain the drink, it will hold those tiny ice particles back. Otherwise, they might float on top of the glass. It will further dilute the drink a little bit more. Some people like it, and some people don't.

Garnish

  • If you put a citrus wedge on the rim, the guest can squeeze it if he needs more acidity.
Categories:
Aperitivo, Refreshing, Strong
Ice:
ice cubes for shaking
crushed ice to chill the glassware
Bar Equipment:
Knife, Jigger, Tin Tin Shaker

Knife
Jigger
Tin Tin Shaker

Editor Recipe Notes

The Tanqueray Rangpur pairs well with lime juice and lime oils. We like to shake out Gimlet and use the whole squeezed lime as an additional ingredient.

You just need to add a little sugar and shake it well. You will get a smooth, crisp, refreshing cocktail with high alcoholic content.

Flavour and Texture

Aroma:

citrus, juniper, lime

Flavour:

citrus, coriander seeds, juniper

Texture:

clean, crisp, powerful

Table Of Contents

  • 4 min
120 ml = 1 serving