Gimlet
Ingredients
Make
05
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe
Total liquid~99 g
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Created by: Harry McElhone
Source: ABC of Mixing Cocktails
Year: 1922
Drink size: ≈ 176 ml
Strength: ≈ 14% ABV
Alcohol: 24 ml (19 g)
Same alcohol as: 61 ml of 40% vodka
Sugar: 15 g (8.6%) [aka 4 sugar cubes]
Acidity: 0.76%
Citrus: Balanced
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