Vodka Gimlet
The Vodka Gimlet is a light and refreshing cocktail. When gimlets are made with vodka instead of herbal gin, this sweet and zesty lime cocktail really shines.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- lime wheel, lime wedge or lime twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously, then strain into a coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime twist, lime wheel or lime wedge.
Notes
- Use a quality vodka in your gimlets for the best flavor. Experiment with different brands until you find your favorite.
- Squeeze some fresh lime juice. It will make a huge difference in flavor. Bottled lime juice tends to be more sour than fresh lime juice.
- Make your own simple syrups at home to experiment with different flavors.
- Shake the ingredients well to get them ice-cold. Since it’s served neat, getting the drink cold this way is essential. It also helps to invigorate the ingredients to yield a smooth, refreshing drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
