Gimlet
Gin and lime — clean, tart, and excellent batched.
Ingredients
| London Dry Gin | 2.5 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 0.75 oz |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 0.5 oz |
| Total volume | 3.75 oz |
Garnish: Lime wheel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the london dry gin, fresh lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with lime wheel.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| London Dry Gin | 30.0 oz | 2 |
| Fresh lime juice | 9.0 oz | 1 |
| Simple syrup (1:1) | 6.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Gimlet FAQ
What's in a Gimlet?
A classic Gimlet is made with london dry gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup (1:1). It's shaken and served in a coupe glass.
What is the ABV of a Gimlet?
A classic Gimlet is approximately 31.3% ABV — about 1.96 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Gimlet?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Gimlets for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.