Vodka Gimlet recipe

Two glasses filled with the vodka gimlet with whole limes in the background - square

This vodka gimlet recipe is a refreshing twist on the classic gimlet made with vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. If you’re looking for a quick and easy cocktail that everyone can enjoy, this is the one!

Course Cocktails

Cuisine Cocktails

Keyword vodka cocktail, vodka gimlet

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Cocktails

Calories 241kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

6 ounces vodka
2 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
1 ounce simple syrup

Garnish

4 lime wheels thinly sliced

Instructions

Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice and get your glassware. I use a classic martini glass (with no ice) and a double old fashioned (with ice).
Add vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.
6 ounces vodka, 2 ounces lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
Cap cocktail shaker and shake for 20 seconds. If you are serving one with ice, add it now. Divide and strain the liquid into glasses.
Float lime wheels.
4 lime wheels
Sip
Smile
Enjoy

Notes

If it isn't sweet enough for you, add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. But try these amounts first!

Also: You can serve this cocktail on the rocks or straight up like it is in this recipe. Your choice.

Tips for making a vodka gimlet recipe:

- Place the glasses you are going to use in the freezer at least 10 minutes before you make the gimlet as it makes the drink stay colder longer. It's fun to experience this drink from a chilled cocktail glass.
- Keep your vodka in the freezer too, for the reason stated above. Don't worry, it won't freeze.
- Use the best vodka you can afford because as with a martini, the gimlet is mostly vodka and you will be able to taste the difference.
- Always use fresh lime juice as the bottled kind has preservatives and is very acidic.
- Try a sour to sweet ration of 2:1. If that's not sweet enough for you, add enough simple syrup to make it a 1:1 ratio.

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