French Gimlet Recipe is a traditional Gin Gimlet made with St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur. Shaken and strained into a coupe glass you will be sipping this sophisticated lime gin cocktail all night.
This twist on the classic Gin Gimlet adds the sweet element of Elderflower liqueur. The Elderflower gin cocktail adds the perfect sweetness to the Classic Gimlet.
Ingredients for a French Gimlet
- Gin – (We used Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin)
- St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Fresh Lime Juice – We use juice from half a lime.
- *Optional: simple syrup
- Garnish your Gimlet with fresh lime.
*If you need to sweeten up your cocktail add up to 0.5 ounces of simple syrup. Adjust to taste.
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French Gimlet
Elderflower gin cocktail, the French Gimlet, is a perfect mix of Elderflower, lime, and gin.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 1 oz St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Fresh Squeezed lime juice from half a lime.
- .5 oz. simple syrup, Optional see notes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is frosty.
- Strain into a coupe glass and serve.
- Garnish with a lime wheel, wedge, or twist.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 0g
All amounts are estimates and DailyAppetite takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier.
