1 serving
Eastside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cucumber | 2 piece | — | — | — |
Mint | 8 piece | — | — | — |
London dry ginSource suggests this bottle (not required): Hayman's London Dry Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 4 parts |
Lime Juice | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1.5 parts |
Rich Simple Syrup | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Soda WaterSource suggests this bottle (not required): Thomas Henry Soda Water | 15 ml | 1.5 cl | 0.5 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: One thin cucumber slice floated and one small mint leaf at the rim
Method
How to make Eastside Gimlet
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one coupe; reserve exactly one thin cucumber slice and one small mint leaf for garnish.
- 02
Muddle the remaining cucumber in a shaker, add the mint leaves, and press them only lightly.
- 03
Add London dry gin, lime juice, rich syrup, and hard ice, then shake firmly until cold.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled coupe without ice.
- 05
Top with cold soda water without shaking and give one very gentle stir.
- 06
Float the single cucumber slice, clip the single mint leaf at the rim, and serve.
Tasting profile
What does Eastside Gimlet taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Eastside Gimlet questions
What is in a Eastside Gimlet?
Kokto’s build uses cucumber, mint, london dry gin, lime juice, rich simple syrup, and soda water.
How long does a Eastside Gimlet take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Eastside 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 Eastside 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 B229https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3628/eastside-gimlet · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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