This French Gimlet recipe calls for gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime juice. It's strong, sweet, and perfectly tart.
This quick and easy cocktail is a riff on a classic gimlet. Gimlets are made with gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. The French gimlet adds a sweet, floral twist using the elderflower liqueur in place of the simple syrup. It’s light, bright, and perfectly balanced.
Why you'll love this french gimlet cocktail recipe:
- It's refreshing: Gimlets are served neat, without ice. They’re shaken with ice then strained into a chilled glass for an ice-cold, smooth drink.
- Uses simple ingredients: The French gimlet is elegant yet simple. It's incredibly easy to make with high quality gin, a bottle of st germain, and lime juice.
- Great for any occasion: Serve this chic drink at a cocktail party or during happy hour!
Ingredients
- Gin: Since the French gimlet only has 3 ingredients, the quality of the gin you use is key. The better the gin, the better the drink! Different gins will slightly change the flavor of your gimlet.
- Elderflower liqueur: St. Germain is a liqueur made in France – making this traditional gin gimlet French! It acts as the sweetener and also brings citrus, floral notes.
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice brings tartness to the cocktail and enhances the botanical flavor from the gin.
Tools
Gimlets are shaken and strained into coupe glasses. This bar tool set comes complete with a stainless steel shaker, jigger, and bar spoon.
How to make an elderflower gimlet
The full directions for this recipe are in the printable recipe card below.
- Add gin, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel, lime wedge, or lime twist before serving.
Tips for making the best french gimlet
- Vodka gimlet: Substitute your favorite vodka in place of gin.
- Make it sweeter: Add up to a half ounce extra St Germain liqueur or simple syrup.
- Get it ice cold: Shake for at least 30 seconds to get the ingredients well-chilled! This makes for a super smooth cocktail.
- Love French inspired drinks? Try the French 77 or a French Manhattan next!
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French Gimlet Cocktail
A French Gimlet is a riff on the classic cocktail. It adds a sweet, floral twist that’s light, bright, and perfectly balanced. The ultimate chic drink to serve during happy hour or any special occasion.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce St Germain elderflower liqueur
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add gin, St Germain elderflower liqueur, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until cold, at least 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.03mg
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