London dry ginHomemade guelder cordial
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

Chinese Gimlet

Made with gin and liqueur, served in a cocktail glass.

Ingredients for one drink
50 ml / 1 3/4 ozLondon dry gin
25 ml / 3/4 ozHomemade guelder cordial
1Lemon zest
300 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Combine 25 ml guelder cordial and 50 ml gin in a mixing glass.
  2. Fill with ice and stir with a bar spoon.
  3. Strain through a strainer and fine sieve into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with lemon zest on a cocktail skewer.

About the Chinese Gimlet

A sour cocktail with gin base, balanced by sweet guelder cordial and bright lemon zest. A simple twist on classic mixology.

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