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Viking Gimlet

Aperitivo/aperitif · Citrusy · Herbal

4.2 15 ratings

Ingredients

5/6 oz Gin
5/6 oz Akvavit / Aquavit
2/3 oz Lime cordial
1/6 oz Swedish Punsch
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
1/6 oz Lime juice
1/6 oz Lemon juice

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

18.0% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 155 calories

History

This Gimlet has a split spirit base of 50/50 gin and aquavit, and 50/50 lime and lemon. Lime cordial provides extra citrusy richness. Swedish punsch adds flavour and a Viking name alongside the aquavit.