te, a British naval surgeon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with inventing the drink.
te, a British naval surgeon in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with inventing the drink. As that legend goes, te prescribed gin andthe cocktail recipe gets its name from a tool used to tap spirits barrels, and that members of the British Royal Navy began to combine alcohol and citrus juice on their own accord after the passage of the 1867 Merchant Shipping Act, which required all British ships to provide sailors with daily rations of lime juice.
Either way, the gimlet recipe was immortalized in Harry Craddock’s 1930as equal parts gin and Rose’s Lime Cordial, then a bright and bracing mixer. Unfortunately, most bottled lime cordials became increasingly saccharine as the 20th century progressed; that’s why we suggestby combining dry gin with freshly squeezed lime juice and simple syrup, purists will tell you that’s more of a gin daiquiri than a proper gimlet. That’s not to say you can’t customize your gin gimlet. Swap in a more juniper-forward London dry gin, or switch up the spirit in yourand make a vodka gimlet. Serve yours in a rocks glass over ice, or garnish with a strip of lime peel instead of a wheel. These tweaks might not be traditional, but if the last 150 years have taught us anything, it’s that gimlets endure. All products featured on Epicurious are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.in a cocktail shaker. Add large cold ice cubes and shake briefly but with conviction until well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into chilled coupe glass and garnish withLime RickeyStarring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.With all due respect to the mighty gin and tonic, the rickey may just be the world’s most refreshing gin cocktail.The best old-fashioned recipe is the one you love. Made with bourbon or rye, this simple stirred drink is destined to become your new go-to.
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