Garnish:
Lime zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 5/6 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
| 5/6 fl oz | Akvavit / Aquavit |
| 2/3 fl oz | Lime cordial (sweetened lime juice) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Swedish Punsch liqueur |
| 1/6 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1/6 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
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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:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 19.76% alc./vol. (39.52° proof)
- 17.8 grams of pure alcohol
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