Limey Gimlet

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1	fl oz	Rose's lime cordial
1	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Bacardi Carta Blanca Superior White Rum (37.5%)
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lime zest twist (discarded) & lime wedge

Comment:

The two naval spirits sit harmoniously together in this delicately flavoured Gimlet.

About:

Created in 2010 by yours truly (Simon Difford) at The Cabinet Room, London, England.

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