Classic American Gimlet

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Essentially a Gin Sour made with lime juice, legend has it that the Gimlet was created in the mid-19th century to encourage Royal Navy sailors to consume their rations of scurvy-preventing lime juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Chemist American Gin

  • ¾ oz Lime Juice

  • ¾ oz Simple Syrup (1:1, sugar:water)

  • Garnish: Lime Wheel

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.

  2. Add ice and shake until chilled.

  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.

  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

  5. Enjoy!