This French Gimlet only requires gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice! It is simple, elegant and so easy to make. It is the perfect easy cocktail to serve at any Holiday party or get-together.
Easy cocktail recipes are crucial for entertaining! They need to be quick to make, but also delicious. Some of my favorites to serve are Watermelon Basil Vodka Cocktails, Lavender Gimlets, Lillet Spritz or a Maple Old Fashioned.
And this French Gimlet is the perfect cocktail to add to the list! It only requires 3 ingredients and is shaken up in a flash. It is packed with botanical flavor from the gin and a delicious floral flavor from the elderflower liqueur. So, let's make it!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe requires 3 simple ingredients.
- And it comes together in seconds!
- This French Gimlet is perfectly balanced with elderflower, gin and fresh lime.
- You can serve this cocktail straight up or on the rocks, depending on your preference.
- And most importantly, it's absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Gin: Use your favorite! I love to use Drumshanbo Irish Gin in all of my gin cocktails, like my Gin Basil Smash!
Elderflower Liqueur: Elderflower Liqueur makes it a French gimlet! I love St. Germain.
Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice. The pre-squeezed ones never taste the same as fresh.
Instructions
Step 1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice in to the shaker.
Step 2. Shake for 15 seconds then strain into a coupe glass or into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
Recipe FAQs
A French gimlet container elderflower liqueur, while a classic gimlet contains simple syrup.
Elderflower liqueur is sweet and floral.
Either! I served my gimlets straight up, but you can strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Expert Recipe Tips
Be sure to shake the cocktail vigorously for 15 seconds. Your hands should feel really cold!
If you are making this cocktail for a crowd, squeeze the limes in advance to make the process seamless and fast!
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📖 Recipe
French Gimlet
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Coupe Glass or Rocks Glass
- 1 Jigger Glass or other way to measure
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur I like St. Germain
- .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice into the shaker.2 oz Gin, 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur, .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice, Ice
- Place the lid on and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain straight up in a coupe glass or in a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
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