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Ginger Gimlet recipe
ShakenCoupeNo ice17% ABV
The Ginger Gimlet is a shaken gin cocktail, made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.
Ginger Gimlet ingredients
| Gin | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Lime juice | 20 ml (¾ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Fresh ginger juice | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
How to make a Ginger Gimlet
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lime twist
Ginger Gimlet: quick answers
- How strong is a Ginger Gimlet?
- About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Ginger Gimlet?
- About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Ginger Gimlet served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Ginger Gimlet have?
- 4 in total: gin, lime juice, simple syrup and fresh ginger juice.
