Description
A classic gimlet consists of gin (or vodka), lemon and sugar. We take our gimlet to the next level with Meyer lemons and a thyme-infused simple syrup.
Ingredients
Units
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- 4 oz gin
- 1.5 oz Meyer lemon juice
- 1.5 oz thyme simple syrup ( or plain simple syrup)
Thyme simple syrup:
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- handful thyme sprigs
Instructions
To make simple syrup, bring sugar, water and thyme to a low simmer in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Let sit 30 minutes or overnight for a more intense flavor. Strain. Cool.
In a cocktail shaker add ice, gin, meyer lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Pour into two small chilled glasses and garnish with sliced Meyer lemons or zest. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 0.8 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg