Frosty Gin Gimlet Cocktail
This frosty gin gimlet balances tart lime and smooth gin for a crisp, refreshing classic—perfect for any season, served ice-cold.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Citrus juicer
- Coupe glass
- Bar spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Lime wheel for garnish
- Herbs basil, mint, or rosemary (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your glass in the freezer.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and herbs if desired.
Notes
Fresh-squeezed lime is best. Adjust sweetness by changing syrup amount. Honey syrup adds a warmer touch. Try different gins or herbal garnishes for variety.