Vodka Gimlet
Three simple ingredients make this refreshingly smooth vodka gimlet cocktail recipe - simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and vodka. Garnish with fresh mint or fresh herbs for a delicious classic cocktail.
Servings: 1
Calories: 214kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker with Strainer
- Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker turns cold.
- Strain drink into a cocktail or coupe glass and garnish with a little lime zest, mint, or a freshly cut lime wheel.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use fresh ingredients! Specifically the limes - bottle lime juice just doesn't compare to freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Serve with ice-cold vodka. If you really want the ultimate vodka gimlet, serving ice cold make this already delicious shaken cocktail even better.
- Be sure to use a high quality vodka. Since this drink only consists of three ingredients, you really want a good vodka that's smooth and distilled a few times for a nice crisp cocktail.
- No simple syrup? You can use agave, honey, or maple syrup as alternative in the exact amounts listed in the recipe card.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg