Savory Bites
Beth Ribblett
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The Best Gimlet in Town
During the busy holiday season when 12 hour work days are the norm you can often find Kerry and me sitting at the bar at Cafe Degas sipping on a cocktail and resting our feet. Nick, the sometimes cranky but always entertaining bartender, knows what we want before we even sit down, his perfectly mixed Vodka Gimlet. So refreshing with the tart lime combined with just a touch a sweetness, it is the perfect end to a long hard day.
We went over to Cafe Degas last night to toast the end of the holiday season and I asked Nick if I could have his recipe for this blog. But like any good bartender or cook, the recipe is not exact as it depends on how juicy or tart the limes are (fresh limes are a must), what type of vodka you use, etc. So here's his basic Vodka Gimlet recipe, that you can adjust based on how tart or sweet you like your cocktails.
Cheers!
Vodka Gimlet
* 2 oz Kettle One Vodka
* 3/4 oz Lime juice, freshly squeezed
* 1/4-1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Combine ingredients in a shaker ¾ full of ice. Give it all a good shake, strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass, garnish with a twist of lime, and settle down to enjoy one of life’s tarter pleasures.
* 2 oz Kettle One Vodka
* 3/4 oz Lime juice, freshly squeezed
* 1/4-1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Combine ingredients in a shaker ¾ full of ice. Give it all a good shake, strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass, garnish with a twist of lime, and settle down to enjoy one of life’s tarter pleasures.