It's actually a really simple drink. Just 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of lime juice (1/2 of a lime) & 3/4 oz of simple syrup. Yep. That's all. In my researching travels, I found that it was a medicinal cocktail that was used to fight scurvy, and that it's also considered one of the forgotten gin cocktails. Time to bring it back, I think. Cause you know, I have that power.
Not really.
The hubby was convinced a Gimlet came with mini-onions as a garnish. I believed him for about a minute. Mini-onions and the Gimlet definitely don't go together. They're actually a garnish for another vintage, gin-based drink that also starts with a G called the Gibson. The Gimlet is all fancy-style and can be garnished with a lime wedge or a cucumber slice. No pearl onions there!
The Gimlet recipe in my go-to reference book calls for Rose's Lime Juice, which is a sweetened lime juice. (sort of combines the fresh lime and simple sugar into one ingredient) But, I like to use fresh ingredients, so I went with freshly squeezed lime juice and a simple syrup instead of Rose's Lime Juice.
I pulled out the mini-strainer because I didn't want the pulp and pits from the lime to get into the mixture.
Just like the Tom Collins, this one is another summer-y cocktail simply because of the citrus factor. It would be a nice choice at a summer barbeque or backyard party. It would probably go great with a pulled pork sandwich. I think I might be hungry.
Anyway - there's your part 3 in the books. Who wants to try a Gimlet with me now? We've got to fight off the scurvy!
Ta-ta for now.
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