3-Ingredient Vodka Gimlet Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
1 Serving
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 fresh lime
  • 2 ounces vodka
Directions
  1. Pour the sugar into a heatproof cup or container.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of hot or boiling water, and stir thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved. Chill the syrup for 5 minutes.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ of the way with ice.
  4. Add the juice of 1 lime (reserving 1 thin slice for garnishing, if desired), vodka, and cooled simple syrup.
  5. Cover and shake for 10-15 seconds, until the shaker is frosty.
  6. Strain into a chilled glass, garnish if desired, and serve the vodka gimlet.