Your Gimlet should model that badass chick from junior year–never sweet, never dull, never limeade, never soda in that flask. A little edge is key; add the ingredients to a shaker with ice, rattle and strain into a cocktail glass. Gas it with a splash of sparkling water and give it wheels…of lime that is.
– .5 Parts Simple Syrup
– 1 Part Lime Juice
– 4 Parts of Boodles Gin
adapted from The Fine Art of Mixing Cocktails
Above is the Godfather’s take, found in the essential book FAoMC, but I’ve decided to add some tang.
– .5 Parts Simple Syrup
– 1.5 Parts Lime Juice
– 4.5 Parts Bombay Sapphire Gin
🔥 take
Two alternatives are French or Italian Gimlets, the French with Citadelle Gin and Perrier, and the Italian with Madame Gin from Jerry Thomas Project and San Pellegrino.
What do you think? What’s the best ratio for a Gimlet? The Best Gin?
-Alex
African | Bowtie 
On trial of this classic cocktail, I experienced a sensational flavour that was infused in it! 5 parts bombay sapphire gin, 1 part fresh lime juice and 1 part simple syrup
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