Lime Gimlet - A Refreshing Gin Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 45ml Navy Strength Gin
- 30ml lime simple syrup
- Juice of half a lime (approximately 15ml)
- Ice cubes
- A Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
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Chill the Glass: Start by filling a coupe glass with ice to chill.
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Prepare the Shaker: Next, add ice to a cocktail shaker until it's about two-thirds full. This helps ensure the cocktail is properly chilled.
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Combine Ingredients: Pour the navy strength gin, lime simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice over the ice in the shaker.
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Shake: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for around 30 seconds. You'll know it's ready when the shaker becomes frosty on the outside.
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Strain and Serve: Remove the ice from your chilled glass and strain the cocktail mixture into it.
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Garnish and Enjoy: Add a lime wheel as garnish to enhance the visual appeal and aroma. Savour each sip slowly to fully enjoy the crisp and tangy flavors.
Pansy Gimlet - A Floral Addition to this Classic Cocktail
Basically, a Gimlet tantalizes the taste buds with loads of zesty lime flavour. A Pansy Gimlet captivates the eyes, as the delicate pansy petals float gracefully in the glass, adding a touch of whimsy to your sipping experience.
So, gather your ingredients, pluck a few pansies from your garden and get ready to shake up this gin cocktail. This recipe is a celebration of nature's beauty and the art of mixology, promising a truly memorable cocktail experience. Cheers!
Pansy Gimlet Recipe
- 45ml London Dry Gin
- 15ml Tiki Lime Zest
- 20 ml lime simple syrup
- 20ml lime Juice (clarified is best)
Instructions:
- Add ice to a coup glass to chill
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker
- Pour gin, lime zest, lime syrup and lime juice over ice
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds
- Tip ice out of coup glass
- Double strain the mixture into the cocktail glass
- Add 3 pansy flowers to the drink as garnish
Bitter Orange Gimlet- A burst of colour to this Classic Cocktail
The Gimlet is a classic sour cocktail served in a traditional a coup glass which is similar in shape to a espresso martini glass but smaller with a shorter stem. Because this cocktail is classified as a gin sour you could skip the simple syrup but if you like a more balanced drink then you will care about using the simple syrup to keep the of sour lime in check. Add a dash of Campari for colour.
Ingredients:
- 45 ml London Dry Gin (we used Beefeater)
- 5-7 ml Campari
- 30ml bitter orange simple syrup
- 30ml lime juice
- orange peel
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- Add Gin, Juice, Syrup and Campari
- Shake well until cold then strain into a chilled coup glass.
- Garnish with orange peel
- Serve and enjoy!
Option: To strong- add a splash of soda water and orange slices to the drink.
