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Shaken · 1 serving

Gimlet

A sharp, minimal gin cocktail balanced by fresh lime and simple syrup.

Short answer

Gimlet is a shaken cocktail made with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Gimlet ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Gimlet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Gin60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lime Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Lime (optional)1 wedge——Optional

Garnish: Lime wheel

Method

How to make Gimlet

Follow the 5 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a coupe glass with ice or in the freezer before measuring the drink.

  2. 02

    Add plenty of fresh ice to a shaker; fresh, dry ice gives a brighter result than melted ice.

  3. 03

    Measure in gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, keeping the lime juice freshly squeezed.

  4. 04

    Shake briskly for 8–10 seconds, until the shaker is very cold but before excessive dilution develops.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled coupe and garnish with a thin lime wheel or a small lime wedge.

Tasting profile

What does Gimlet taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Gimlet questions

What is in a Gimlet?

Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, with optional items shown separately in the table.

How long does a Gimlet take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a 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 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.

  • MixAI curated cocktail batch 10seed.recipe.gimlet · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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