1 serving
Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
London dry gin | 50 ml | 5 cl | 1.7 oz | 3.3 parts |
Lemon Juice | 25 ml | 2.5 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.7 parts |
Honey | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Green Cardamom | 3 piece | — | — | — |
Lemon | 1 piece | — | — | — |
Garnish: Exactly one very narrow lemon-zest twist at the rim
Method
How to make Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe, crush exactly three green cardamom pods, and cut one very narrow lemon-zest twist.
- 02
Add London dry gin, fresh lemon juice, runny honey, and the crushed cardamom to a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with fresh hard ice and shake firmly until cold and fully combined.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so all cardamom husk and ice fragments are removed.
- 05
Express the single lemon twist lightly over the surface.
- 06
Set the twist at the rim and serve without cardamom pods, spice dust, or another garnish.
Tasting profile
What does Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (5/5) and freshness (5/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet questions
What is in a Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, lemon juice, honey, green cardamom, and lemon.
How long does a Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Cardamom & Lemon Gimlet alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B206https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/jul/10/cocktail-of-the-week-empire-empire-cardamom-lemon-lime-gimlet-recipe · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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