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Shaken · 1 serving

Vodka Gimlet

A balanced shaken cocktail combining vodka, lime juice, simple syrup.

Short answer

Vodka Gimlet is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, 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

Vodka 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
Vodka Gimlet ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz9 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part

Garnish: No garnish

Method

How to make Vodka Gimlet

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the coupe thoroughly, confirm that no garnish is required, and ready the shaker.

  2. 02

    Measure vodka, lime juice, simple syrup accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Pre-chill a coupe. Add the vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with solid ice. Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold and integrated, fine-strain into the chilled coupe, let coarse bubbles settle, and serve without garnish.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately without a garnish while the drink is at its best.

Tasting profile

What does Vodka Gimlet taste like?

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

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Vodka Gimlet questions

What is in a Vodka Gimlet?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.

How long does a Vodka 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 Vodka 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 Vodka 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 B064https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rfordatascience/tidytuesday/main/data/2020/2020-05-26/boston_cocktails.csv?row_id=131 · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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