Vodka Gimlet
Vodka, lime and sugar. Clean, sharp and simple.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml vodka into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Vodka 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.
Vodka Gimlet FAQ
What's in a Vodka Gimlet?
60 ml vodka, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Vodka Gimlet?
About 20% 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 Vodka Gimlet?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Vodka 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.
