• TheSlad
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    193 months ago
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    A gimlet, an old fashioned cocktail that a lot of bartenders have never even heard of before. Its a fun litmus test of the knowledge and skill of the bartender, and really tasty and refreshing if made right.

    Its just gin and lime syrup, about a 2 or 3 to 1 ratio, shaken with with lots of ice and served neat.

    • BricriuEnglish
      63 months ago
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      Hail my gimlet brother! I’ve gotten back into these in a major way over the last couple of years for the exact same reasons.

    • kelvie
      13 months ago
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      Isn’t this more of a litmus test of whether or not they have lime cordial in stock?

      • gerbler
        33 months ago
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        Should be made with lime juice and simple syrup. Both ingredients every bar will have.

      • los_chillEnglish
        23 months ago
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        You can make it to order with just lime juice and sugar. Never had a complaint.

      • TheSlad
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        13 months ago
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        I think its pretty standard stock in a bar, I’ve never had someone not have it. There are other drinks with lime flavor too.