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Lime Gimlet with a lime slice on the rim of a chilled martini glass and pomegranate seeds at the bottom of the glass.

Lime Gimlet Recipe

Simple, yet completely refreshing Lime Gimlet Recipe.

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas cocktail, gimlet, gimlet cocktail, gimlet recipe, Winter cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 87 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz dry London gin
  • 1 oz lime juice or lime cordial
  • 1 oz simple syrup*
  • 1 slice lime
  • 1 tbsp pomegranate seeds optional
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously until cold, place in a glass packed with crushed or cubed ice.

  2. Sip.

  3. Repeat.

Recipe Notes

* Simple syrup is a simple combination of equal parts sugar and water. Mix together 2 tbsp of water and 2 tbsp of regular granulated sugar. Zap in the microwave until sugar is dissolved or place in a small sauce pan on the stove top and cook, while stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool. Will keep in fridge for up a about a month. 

Nutrition Facts
Lime Gimlet Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.