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Vodka Gimlet

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Updated: 07/18/21

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The three-ingredient Vodka Gimlet is a classic cocktail that is known to be strong, tart and oh so yummy. It is the perfect combination of sour and sweet with the delicious taste of lime. If you love great vodka drinks, make this vodka gimlet recipe!

two glasses of vodka gimlet with ice and limes

A twist on the original Gimlet which is made with gin, we love how smooth the vodka makes this variation! Cold and strong are two words that describe this drink perfectly, making it a refreshing cocktail on a summer evening on the patio or with friends. Definitely a straight up fan favorite!

Vodka Gimlet Recipe

Around here, a classic Vodka Gimlet straight up is a fan favorite!  The key to a great gimlet is cold, quality vodka and the perfect combination of lime juice and simple syrup. There is an intense amount of vodka in this drink, so you want to make it a smooth high(er) shelf vodka that you could drink on its own in theory. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice, give it a good shake, and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lime and enjoy!

Two glasses of vodka Gimlet with ice and limes

How to Make a Vodka Gimlet

In a shaker, combine your quality vodka, fresh lime juice (strained), and simple syrup.  Before you get stressed about simple syrup and think that you want to go buy some, make sure you read our post on how to make simple syrup. It is much easier thank you think!

After combining everything in a cocktail shaker and shaking with ice, strain it into a glass, and enjoy!

making a vodka gimlet recipe with a shaker in a glass with ice and limes

How to Serve

Since this cocktail is best served and enjoyed cold, don’t go light on the ice. Any small tumbler or glass will do, and a lime wedge makes the perfect garnish for the drink.

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two glasses of vodka gimlet with ice and limes
two glasses of vodka gimlet with ice and limes
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Vodka Gimlet

Serves: 2 cocktails
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Prep: 10 minutes
The three-ingredient Vodka Gimlet is a classic cocktail that is known to be strong, tart, and oh so yummy. It is the perfect combination of sour and sweet with the delicious taste of lime.

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce lime juice strained
  • 1 ounce simple syrup

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  •  Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime.
Course: Drinks
two glasses of vodka gimlet with ice and limes

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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