Mezcal Gimlet
A three-ingredient classic stripped to its essentials. Smoky mezcal takes the place of gin in this bright, tart gimlet, with agave syrup echoing the spirit's agave roots and lime keeping everything honest.
- 2 ozmezcal
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozagave syrup
- Lime wheelgarnish
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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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