Summer days = slow days watching our children chase waters toys around the pool and refreshing cocktails in the backyard at night. We enjoy a cocktail hour around this house. It is an opportunity to slow down at the end of a day, reconnect, and occasionally exercise some creativity by trying new recipes.
Recently, we were (re)introduced to the Gin Gimlet.
The Gimlet is a drink that is traditionally, and usually, made with vodka. Â But we much prefer the flavor of gin and the slight floral notes our substitution brings. The tartness of this drink cuts through any sensation of being too sweet. Summer is a time for savory and fresh ingredients.
When looking for something to break out of our gin & tonic ennui, we found quite a few critics of the gimlet.  It was manufactured by Rose’s Lime Juice as a way to help sell a product.  But really, who cares? Kudos to Rose’s for coming up with a pleasant, crowd-pleasing, easy-to-make recipe that encourages us to buy their stuff.  If only all companies were so smart…
The best way to make this drink is, of course, with fresh lime juice but you must add simple syrup if you go this route. If busy, use Rose’s in place of the simple syrup and lime juice.
This little drink packs quite a punch, so sip slowly! But do take time to enjoy the slower, savory summer days.
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- 2 1/2 ounces gin We prefer Tanqueray although have used Hendrick's, which has a strong cucumber taste. Get something good (it's the star) and not too juniper berry forward.
- 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/4 ounce simple syrup Make by combining equal parts sugar or honey to water and heating over the stove top until dissolved.
- ice
- lemon wedges, lime wedges, cucumber, rosemary Use for garnish.
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- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake. Strain into a rocks glass, serve over ice. Garnish as preferred with lemon wedges, lime wedges, cucumber, and/or rosemary sprig.