Gimlet with Lime Cordial
The original naval Gimlet: gin and lime cordial, stirred and cold.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 15 ml Lime cordial
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml lime cordial into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Gimlet with Lime Cordial
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.
Gimlet with Lime Cordial FAQ
What's in a Gimlet with Lime Cordial?
60 ml gin, 15 ml lime cordial, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Gimlet with Lime Cordial?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Gimlet with Lime Cordial?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve a Gimlet with Lime Cordial in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
