French Gimlet
Gin, elderflower liqueur and lime. A modern bar favourite.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 20 ml Elderflower liqueur
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 20 ml elderflower liqueur into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use a gin with bright citrus notes.
About the French Gimlet
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
French Gimlet FAQ
What's in a French Gimlet?
50 ml gin, 20 ml elderflower liqueur, 15 ml fresh lime juice, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a French Gimlet?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a French Gimlet?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a French Gimlet in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
