Vodka Gimlet
Curated Recipe
- Glass
- Coupe
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~25%
citrusdry
Ingredients
- 2½ ozvodka75 ml
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice22 ml
- ½ ozsimple syrup15 ml
Instructions
Combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Sips & Tips
Technique
Shake hard — this drink needs proper dilution to soften the vodka's bite. The lime should be fresh-squeezed. Strain into a well-chilled glass.
Balance
Simpler than the gin version but equally elegant. The vodka provides a clean canvas for the lime to shine. Adjust sweetness to taste — some prefer it drier.
History
Variations
Cucumber Vodka Gimlet
Muddle 3 cucumber slices before shaking for a refreshing, spa-like variation.
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Vodka Gimlet
Glass: Coupe | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~25%
Ingredients
- 2½ oz vodka
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
Instructions
Combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.