Vodka Gimlet

Name: Vodka Gimlet
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 60 ml Vodka; 30 ml Lime juice; 15 ml Sugar syrup; garnish Lime wheel

Served in a coupe glass · ~188 cal

Ingredients

60 ml Vodka
30 ml Lime juice
15 ml Sugar syrup
Garnish Lime wheel

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
Garnish with lime wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.

Origin Story

The Vodka Gimlet is a variation of the classic gin gimlet, gaining popularity in the mid-20th century as vodka became a more mainstream spirit. It appeals to those who prefer vodka's smoother profile.

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