You'll Love This Delicious Gimlet Recipe

Introduce the Gimlet cocktail and its history.

Prepare the traditional Gimlet: measure 2 oz of Plymouth gin and 2 oz of Rose's lime juice.

Stir the mixture and serve it in a fancy cocktail glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel and a cocktail pick.

Prepare the modern Gimlet: measure 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of simple syrup.

Add ice to the shaker, shake the mixture, and serve it in a coupe glass.

Garnish with a lime wheel and a cocktail pick.

Taste the traditional Gimlet and describe its flavor.

Taste the modern Gimlet and describe its flavor as superior.

Discuss variations of the Gimlet, including the South Side with mint, and other substitutions for gin and lime juice.

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