A Gimlet is a cocktail made with gin and lime juice. The drink was purportedly created by British Royal Navy physician Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette during the 1890s. Gimlets are often served with a twist of lime as a garnish.

Ingredients

1.5 oz gin

.75 oz lime juice

Preparation

Combine gin and lime juice in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.

What does a gimlet taste like?

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