Gimlet
Ingredientes
- Gin 2 1/2 oz
- Lime juice 1/2 oz
- Sugar syrup 1/2 oz
- Lime 1
Instrucciones
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass or an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
El Gimlet es un cóctel clásico que combina ginebra con zumo de lima fresco y sirope de azúcar, agitado y servido en una copa de martini fría. La IBA lo reconoce como una bebida clásica, y es uno de los cócteles de ginebra simples más antiguos y duraderos del canon. La versión con sirope de azúcar ha reemplazado en gran medida a las recetas anteriores que usaban cordial de lima de Rose.
History & Origins
The Gimlet is thought to date to the British Royal Navy of the 19th century, where Surgeon General Sir Thomas Gimlette reportedly began mixing gin with lime juice to encourage sailors to consume their vitamin C rations. The earliest written recipe appears in 'The Savoy Cocktail Book' (1930). The original recipe used bottled Rose's lime cordial; the fresh-lime version is a modern refinement.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: clean juniper and gin botanicals with a sharp, fresh lime citrus and a subtle sweetness from the syrup. Palate: tart and citrus-forward with the lime's natural acidity brightening the gin's botanicals, balanced by just enough sugar syrup sweetness to round the edges. Finish: dry, crisp, and refreshing with a lingering gin and lime character.
Pro Tip
Use freshly squeezed lime juice rather than bottled or cordial for the brightest, most vibrant flavor, and adjust the sugar syrup to taste depending on the acidity of the limes.
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