Absolut citron gimlet
An elegant citrus twist on a gin classic.
Written by: Scott vAn Dort
The Absolut Citron Gimlet is a vodka cocktail that puts a modern spin on the Gimlet – a classic gin cocktail dating back to the 19th century.
This easy-to-make, three-ingredient citrus delight features Absolut Citron, our incredibly versatile lemon-flavored vodka, as its base together with lime juice and simple syrup, amplifying the drink’s citrus flavors to a whole new level.
Ingredients
- 45 ml Absolut Citron
- 22.5 ml Simple Syrup
- 22.5 ml Lime Juice
- 1 Lime Twist
- Ice Cubes
What You’ll Need
- Citrus Press
- Knife
- Jigger (or measuring instrument)
- Rocks Glass
How to Mix
- Fill a rocks glass with ice cubes.
- Cut a lime in half, then use a citrus press to squeeze the juice. Save a piece of peel to create a lime twist for garnishing.
- Measure and pour 22.5 ml lime juice into the glass using a jigger or other measuring tool.
- Use the jigger again to measure and add 22.5 ml simple syrup.
- Measure and add 45 ml Absolut Citron.
- Grab the lime peel you save earlier and wrap it around the straw to form a spiral, then gently slide it off. Twist the zest over the drink to release the aromatic oils, and then place it directly in your glass.
Add a twist
- Put lime in the limelight by swapping Absolut Citron for Absolut Lime. Now that’s a Gimlet twist that’s lime divine! Since we’re reversing the citrus order and mixings things up, garnish with lemon zest instead of lime.
- Looking for another citrus twist? Try Absolut Grapefruit to add a citrus nuance unfound in the original Gimlet! Garnish with a grapefruit wedge for the ultimate finish!
Common questions
Still looking for tips and inspiration for Absolut Citron Gimlet? We’ll leave you with these common questions.
The original Gimlet was first made with gin. However, in the 1990s, vodka surpassed gin as the preferred spirit in a Gimlet. The Absolut Citron Gimlet is a twist on the Gimlet made with lemon-flavored vodka.
Absolutely! In fact, a classic Gimlet is traditionally made with gin (or vodka), lime cordial, and simple syrup. To pay homage to the original, make the Absolut Citron Gimlet with 22.5 ml of lime cordial instead of lime juice.
