Botanical Gimlet
A crisp, citrusy zero-proof gimlet built with botanical spirit, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup — bright, herbal, and effortlessly refreshing.
- 2 oznon alcoholic botanical spirit
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- lime wheelgarnish
- 1Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- 2Combine 2 oz botanical spirit, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- 3Fill the shaker two-thirds with ice.
- 4Shake hard for 12–15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5Double-strain into the chilled coupe glass.
- 6Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately.
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The Gimlet is a classic two-ingredient cocktail of gin and lime cordial, named after Surgeon General Sir Thomas Desmond Gimlette who reportedly introduced lime juice to Royal Navy sailors' gin rations to prevent scurvy. The botanical spirit gimlet emerged as bartenders began working with Seedlip Garden 108, whose herbal and savory botanical profile pairs naturally with fresh citrus in the same way gin does. PUNCH Magazine featured beverage directors recommending Garden 108 for Gimlet-style builds, noting that the botanical spirit's herbal complexity is well suited to the format. The Botanical Gimlet has since become one of the most popular serves across the zero-proof spirit category.
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