Gin · Shake · Coupe · 5 min
Gimlet
Gin and lime cordial is the original: Raymond Chandler's was half and half. Most bars now go lighter on the cordial, or use fresh lime and syrup.
What's in it
- 60ml (2 oz) Gin
- 30ml (1 oz) Lime cordialor 20ml lime juice and 15ml sugar syrup, the modern fresh version
How to make it
- Chill a coupe.
- Shake the gin and lime cordial hard with ice until the tin frosts.
- Double strain into the chilled coupe.
The fresh version
Shake the gin with 20ml lime juice and 15ml sugar syrup in place of the cordial. It comes out sharper and less sweet.
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