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Vodka Gimlet
Posted: July 22, 2026
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The Vodka Gimlet is a clean, bracingly tart cocktail that takes the classic Gimlet formula — traditionally made with gin — and swaps in vodka for a purer, more neutral expression of lime and sweetness. The result is a drink that is refreshingly simple: crisp, citrusy, and elegantly minimalist. When made with fresh lime juice and simple syrup rather than the traditional Rose's lime cordial, it becomes something genuinely sophisticated — a three-ingredient cocktail where quality ingredients and perfect balance do all the talking.
Instructions
- Combine vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a thin lime wheel or an expressed lime peel on the rim.