Ingredients
- 2 ozmezcal
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozagave syrup
- 🍋Lime wheel(garnish)
🔧 Tools
Instructions
- Combine mezcal, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a thin lime wheel.
📜 History
The gimlet traces its roots to 19th-century British naval tradition, where sailors mixed lime juice with their daily gin ration to ward off scurvy during long voyages. The classic formula was later codified as equal parts London dry gin and Rose's lime cordial, then refined in the modern era with fresh lime juice and simple syrup. The mezcal adaptation follows naturally from mezcal's growing presence in craft bars. By substituting mezcal for gin and agave syrup for simple syrup, bartenders created a version that honors the original's clean, tart character while adding a layer of earthy smokiness.
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