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The Gimlet: a cocktail that was the magic elixir of the British Navy.
Recipe
For 1 person
5 cl gin
2 cl lime cordial
How to make
👉 mixing glass / 🥃 martini / 🍸 short drink (7cl) / ⏱️ 3 mn
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Pour the gin and lime cordial into a mixing glass half filled with ice cubes.
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Stir with a mixing spoon.
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Strain into a martini glass.
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Optionally garnish with a lime slice or zest.
About
The roots of the Gimlet date back to the late 19th century and are directly linked to the British Royal Navy. The story goes that the cocktail was created to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency that was common among sailors of the time. Lime juice was an effective remedy for this disease, and British sailors were encouraged to consume it regularly.
