Gimlet Recipe
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Gimlet

By: Dr. John 
"Nothing goes as well with gin as lime!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
2 Min
Ready In:
2 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 serving
 

Ingredients

  • 2 fluid ounces gin
  • 2 fluid ounces sweetened lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup ice

Directions

  1. Place sugar in a shallow dish; dip rim of chilled glass into sugar so rim is coated.
  2. Scoop ice into a shaker. Pour gin and lime juice over the ice, and shake well. Pour drink into prepared glass.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALETA14   view full review
This wasn't very good. tasted like limeaid, not a gimlet. You're supposed to use Rose's Lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2006 by ADENOSINE   view full review
One of my favorite drinks! I usually make mine 2:1 gin to Rose's Lime (the best sweetened lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2009 by Mochi Puffs   view full review
One of my favorite cocktails! I only used fresh lime juice. I don't think the sweetened would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2009 by MAMALEIGH   view full review
I agree that gin and lime are a great combination! The gimlet is one of my favorite...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2004 by CookingDiva   view full review
Such a retro drink! It just makes you feel so sophisticated. I love it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2010 by ebrunworth   view full review
My abosolute favorite drink. A classic that you cannot go wrong with.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by UTOONOZY   view full review
This drink was a hit! I used the Rose's sweet lime juice and it was perfect! I will definately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by whelchelfamily   view full review
Use Duffy's Lime Juice if you can find it. Best in Gimlets and Margaritas.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by GIFTED TEACHER   view full review
EASY, DELICIOUS!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by fondukes   view full review
mmm mmm, another reviewer said it best - "nothing goes better with gin than lime" amen to...

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