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Gimlet Recipe: A Refreshing Classic With an Herbal Twist

This gimlet recipe should be a classic go-to for anyone looking for a simple, citrus-forward, and refreshing drink. I use Revivalist Equinox gin for its balanced, herbal notes, and add some Basil leaves for a sweet, vegetal twist while still staying true to the classic lime and simple syrup base that any gimlet drinker can enjoy.

For another delicious gin cocktail, check out my Unusual Negroni.

Gimlet Revival

A fresh, citrus cocktail with an herbal twist.

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Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 4

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: after-dinner drink, afternoon drink, basil, citrus cocktail, classic cocktail, dessert drink, fruity cocktail, gimlet, gin, gin cocktail, gin drink, good cocktails for summer, grapefruit cocktails, herbal, keylime, lime, original martini, summer, summer cocktail

Servings: person

Calories: 141kcal

Equipment

1 Coupe Glass Chilled
1 Cocktail Shaker
1 Muddler
1 Hawthorne strainer
1 Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

1.5 oz. Revivalist Equinox Gin
3/4 oz. simple syrup
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
2 leaves basil
1 wheel lime

Instructions

Into a shaker, add your gin, simple, and lime juice
In the shaker, muddle you basil leaves
Add ice and shake!
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lime wheel
Drink.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Sugar: 10.5g | Vitamin C: 7mg

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Julius

Gimlet Recipe: A Refreshing Classic With an Herbal Twist