Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2011

Excellent recipe for the classic & classy GIN gimlet (if you ask for a "gimlet" you will automatically get gin, as it was in the original cocktail). If you want vodka, you have to specifically request a VODKA gimlet. Also, "sweetened lime juice" is, in the 'bartender's guide', a generic term for the syrupy green bottled lime concoction most well-known as "Rose's Lime Juice". I am pretty sure "Dr. John" didn't mean fresh lime juice sweetened to taste. But I could be wrong . . . this is a lovely little cocktail! Thanks for reminding me, Dr. J!

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nannajoanna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2011

mmm mmm, another reviewer said it best - "nothing goes better with gin than lime" amen to that. I used 2:1:1 lime infused gin, unsweetened lime juice, white sugar and gave it good shaking with about a cup of ice in my cocktail shaker. Now I want to go out and buy more gin and lime juice!

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fondukes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2010

Use Duffy's Lime Juice if you can find it. Best in Gimlets and Margaritas.

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whelchelfamily

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2010

My abosolute favorite drink. A classic that you cannot go wrong with.

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ebrunworth

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2009

One of my favorite cocktails! I only used fresh lime juice. I don't think the sweetened would be very good but I like sour flavors.

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Mochi Puffs

Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2009

I agree that gin and lime are a great combination! The gimlet is one of my favorite cocktails. This one is way too sweet for me, even without the added sugar. I usually use 1 sweetened lime juice and two parts gin. When I have fresh limes on hand, I like to use 2 oz. gin, 1/2 oz. Rose's, and 3/4 z. fresh lime juice.

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MAMALEIGH

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

This drink was a hit! I used the Rose's sweet lime juice and it was perfect! I will definately be making this drink more often!

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UTOONOZY

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2006

One of my favorite drinks! I usually make mine 2:1 gin to Rose's Lime (the best sweetened lime juice), and garnish with a lime instead of the sugared rim.

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