Limnology

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Serve in
a Martini glass...
2 shot Lime flavoured vodka
1 shot Rose's lime cordial
¾ shot Chilled water(reduce if wet ice)
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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lime zest twist

Comment:

A vodka Gimlet made with lime flavoured vodka.

Origin:

Created by yours truly (Simon Difford) in 2002. The name means the study of the physical phenomena of lakes and other fresh waters – appropriate as the drink was originally is based on Finlandia vodka, which is made using spring water so pure it needs no purification.

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