Making a Vodka Gimlet
During the 17th 
century the English sailors came to realize that consumption of citrus fruit helped prevent scurvy, one of the most common illnesses on a board ship [2]. Scurvy is a vitamin deficiency characterized by anemia, fatigue, bruising and bleeding [1]. When citrus juice was available, it was treated as a gift from the Gods, helping to bring those at the brink of exhaustion back to life in a relatively short time [1]. The addition of gin was to lessen the sharp taste of the lime juice, and so the Gimlet was born, named after the doctor, Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette [1]. So, next time you enjoy a Gimlet, remember that this drink was once considered a miracle medicine and was prescribed to be consumed every day! Then you won’t feel so bad about going back for a second, or even a third [1]!
Below please find the instructions on how to make a vodka gimlet. This cocktail combines the smoothness of vodka with the tangy freshness of lime juice. By following these simple steps, you will be able to make a vodka gimlet drink too.
Ingredients:
2 ounces of vodka
3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce of simple syrup
Ice
Slice of lime
Instructions:
Gather all the necessary ingredients and equipment, including a cocktail shaker, a jigger
for measuring, and a cocktail strainer.
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, ensuring it is at least halfway full
- Measure and pour 2 ounces of vodka into the cocktail shaker using the jigger.
- Measure and pour 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice into the cocktail shaker.
- Measure and pour 1/2 ounce of simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
- Securely close the cocktail shaker with its lid.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Open the cocktail shaker and place the strainer on top.
- Holding the strainer, pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled glass.
- If desired, garnish the drink with a slice of lime by sliding it onto the rim of the glass.
- Stir the drink gently with a cocktail stirrer or a small spoon to mix the flavors.
- Your vodka gimlet drink is now ready to enjoy!
Note: Feel free to adjust the quantities of vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup according to your taste preferences.
Congratulations! You have successfully made a refreshing vodka gimlet drink. I hope you enjoy this refreshing cocktail. Please remember to drink responsibly and it is illegal to consume alcoholic beverages if you are under the age of 21, please do not drink and drive.
Recipe FAQ’s:
What is in a vodka gimlet?
A vodka gimlet consists of vodka, lime juice and simple syrup.
What does a vodka gimlet taste like?
A vodka gimlet is bright, refreshing, and smooth with a strong citrus flavor and a hint of sweetness from the simple syrup.
Are vodka gimlet’s sweet?
Vodka gimlets are pretty balanced but tend to be more alcohol potent drinks. If you would like to sweeten it up a bit, you can add more syrup.
Internet Documents
Professional Internet Site
[1] Make me a cocktail, “The history of the Gimlet,” Make me a cocktail, https://makemeacocktail.com/blog/the-history-of-the-gimlet/ (accessed Oct. 17, 2023).
Professional Internet Site
[2] S. Difford, “Gimlet cocktail,” Difford’s Guide – the home of discerning drinkers, https://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclopedia/445/cocktails/gimlet-cocktail#:~:text=Classically%20the%20Gimlet%20is%20a,rightful%20place%20in%20the%20Gimlet (accessed Oct. 17, 2023).