Why make a gimlet with vodka when it’s traditionally made with gin? It’s got a smoother flavor. While we love the botanical notes that gin brings, the vodka gimlet is a fun variation. Here’s how to make it!
Vodka Lime juice Simple syrup or maple syrup
The two theories are: a surgeon named Sir Thomas Gimlette started serving it to sailors to prevent scurvy, or a tool called the gimlet used to drill holes in navy ships (named after the drink’s “piercing effect”).
Shake: Add vodka, lime juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker, and shake with ice. Strain: Pour into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
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Maple syrup sweetens the drink more gently, and it adds a subtle nuance in flavor. Every time Alex and I taste test the two, we prefer the maple. Simple syrup has a more straight-forward, clear flavor: you can use it here to be even more classic. 5 from 3 reviews
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