El Guapo Gimlet: Essential Lime Cordial and Gin Recipe

If you want a classic that never lets you down, start with a Gimlet. Ours keeps things clean and bright. Good gin. Good lime cordial. Serious flavor. That’s it. The British Navy made this drink famous and the ratio still holds up. Lime cordial and gin in perfect balance. Y’all can make it in your sleep once you try it.

A Little Gimlet History

The Gimlet was born in the British Royal Navy. Sailors drank lime juice to stay healthy. They mixed it with their daily gin ration to make it go down easier. Practical turned delicious. Over time it became a polished cocktail that proves simple is powerful when your ingredients are right.

The Star of the Show: The El Guapo Gimlet

Our version is crisp and elegant. It lets the gin shine. It lets our El Guapo Lime Cordial do its job. No artificial anything. Only impeccable sourcing and everything but the booze.

Ingredients

Makes One Cocktail

• 3 oz @13thcolony gin
• ¾ oz El Guapo™ Lime Cordial
• Ice

Instructions

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
   
2. Add the gin and lime cordial.
   
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
   
4. Serve as is. No garnish needed.

More Ways To Use Lime Cordial and Gin

• Basil Gimlet: Muddle a couple basil leaves before stirring the drink. Fresh and green with plenty of aroma.
• Cucumber Gimlet: Muddle a few cucumber slices. Light and cooling. Perfect on warm days.
• The Ginger and Lime: Stir 2 oz gin with 1 oz El Guapo Lime Cordial. Pour over ice. Top with ginger beer. Add a lime wheel if you like.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Gimlet and a Gin Sour?

A Gimlet uses lime cordial. A Gin Sour uses fresh lime juice and a separate sweetener.

What is a lime cordial?

Lime cordial is a sweetened lime syrup that gives you consistent flavor every time. It brings both the citrus and the sugar in one pour.

Can I make a Gimlet with fresh lime juice?

You can, but you will need a sweetener to balance it. At that point you are making a Gin Sour