Method
- Add the gin and lime cordial to a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime zest.
About the Gimlet
The gimlet is a sour cocktail made with London dry gin and lime cordial. It has a dry and citrus flavor profile.
History
The drink is named after a tool for drilling small holes, implying its sharp taste. Another theory links the name to Royal Navy surgeon Thomas Gimlette, who supposedly mixed gin with lime juice to encourage sailors to take the medication.
