French Gimlets

French gimlets are everything a good dinner-party cocktail should be. Refreshing, elegant and easy. Whip up a batch before your next cocktail hour, and your guests will rave about them!

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Prep Time 7

Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour

Cuisine French

Servings drinks

Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

Boston shaker

Ingredients

1 oz lime juice
2 oz gin
3 oz St. Germain
edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients (except flowers, if using) into a Boston shaker half filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds. Strain into coupe glasses. Garnish with flowers if desired.

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Notes

Depending on how you like your drinks, you can switch up the ratios of ingredients. For something more floral and sweet, up the St. Germain. If you like tart and fresh, add more lime. And if you like boozy, add more gin!

Nutrition

Serving: 3ozCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg

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