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A French Gimlet Cocktail with Gin

A French gimlet cocktail is a perfect balance of gin, fresh lime juice, and elderflower liqueur...sweet, tart, and boozy.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Drinks: Cocktails & More
Servings: 1 cocktail

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces of GOOD gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces of St Germain elderflower liqueur
  • 1 1/2 ounces of fresh lime juice yes, fresh is critical; this is about one small lime
  • For the garnish: lime wedge or slice

Instructions

  • Add the gin, lime juice, and St Germain to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake until cold (at least 15 seconds).
  • Strain into (preferably chilled) glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Notes

  • Using fresh lime juice and good gin is critical; there are only a few ingredients in this cocktail, so quality matters