French Gimlet

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Discerning Drinkers (21 ratings)

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Urban Bar 1910 Alto Coupe 18cl
Ingredients:
1 2/3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
3 drop Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water)
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Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with lime wedge on rim.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

A fresh and refreshing gin-laced elderflower sour.

History:

A much-used combination of ingredients, this ratio in January 2024 by yours truly.

Nutrition:

One serving of French Gimlet contains 186 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 20.57% alc./vol. (41.14° proof)
  • 19.6 grams of pure alcohol
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