Viking Gimlet
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Viking Gimlet
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 5⁄6 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 5⁄6 oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 2⁄3 oz | Lime cordial (sweetened lime juice) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Swedish Punsch liqueur |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
This Gimlet has a split spirit base of 50/50 gin and aquavit and 50/50 lime and lemon with lime cordial proving extra citrusy richness. A splash of Swedish punsch alongside the aquavit both adds to the flavour and Viking name.
History:
Created in April 2021 by yours truly at the suggestion of fellow discerning drinker, Nicholas Fiennes.
Nutrition:
One serving of Viking Gimlet contains 155 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 17.97% alc./vol. (17.97° proof)
- 16.2 grams of pure alcohol
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