Gimlet

Lime · sharp · clean

Gin, lime and sugar in the 3:2:1 ratio we use to teach balance at The Stillhouse. Sharp, clean and about as simple as a cocktail gets.

Make this cocktail

Start with the essentials

What you’ll need

Servings: 1

Ice & garnish
A lime wheel
Ice cubes for shaking; serve without ice

Equipment
A measure, cocktail shaker and strainer

A few simple steps

Shake
Add the gin, lime juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled.
Strain
Strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish
Float a lime wheel on top.

This is the 3:2:1 principle in a glass: three parts strong, two parts sour, one part sweet. Adjust the syrup in half-teaspoons, not splashes.

Our suggested spirit

Made with Biggar Original Gin, as in our 3:2:1 guide. Try it again with Old Tom and lemon to taste how the balance shifts.

Adds one bottle of Biggar Gin to your basket. Other ingredients are not included.

Prefer it ready to pour? Discover our ready-to-serve option.

Recipe reference: Biggar Gin — The 3:2:1 principle. Method written for the Biggar collection. Preparation time is an estimate.

Check the ingredient labels for allergen information.