Last Updated on October 10, 2022 by The Noms
A twist on the classic, this raspberry gimlet is perfect for summer! The sweet raspberries play well with the bite of the lime! Cheers!
This drink takes the refreshing classic gin cocktail, the Gimlet, and adds fresh raspberries to bring a hint of fruity sweetness that makes it taste a bit like a raspberry limeade. The gimlet was popular in the warm colonies of the British Empire as a way to try prevent scurvy, and traditionally consisted of gin and sweetened lime juice.
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Raspberry Gimlet
The sweetened lime juice was used in lieu of the fresh lime juice and sugar syrup as fresh limes were hard to come by in the wide flung corners of Britain. And let’s be honest, it’s hard here in Omaha sometimes too! Using fresh lime juice brings a brighter tart note to this version of the Gimlet and makes for a very refreshing drink for a warm summer day.
It’s also gorgeous, that color tho! The color makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day that you need a pink drink! As long as there are fresh berries you have a winner in this easy 4 ingredient cocktail!
So easy to make and easy to sip, this tart sweet combo is tasty!
The History of the Gimlet Cocktail
A 1928 description of the drink was: gin, and a spot of lime. The description in the 1953 Raymond Chandler novel The Long Goodbye says that “a real gimlet is half gin and half Rose’s lime juice cordial and nothing else.” This is also the recipe in The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). It states one half Plymouth Gin and one half Rose’s Lime Juice Cordial.
The name is contested. It may be named after the tool for drilling small holes or after surgeon Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Gimlette (1857–1943), who is said to have first added lime cordial to the daily gin allotment of the men of the Royal Navy to help combat scurvy on long voyages. Who knows, but it’s a fun drink for sure!
Vodka Gimlet vs Gin Gimlet
Totally up to you on what to use as the base spirit. Personally, we like the gin version better, but either way it’s tasty! We recommend The Botanist, Monkey 47, Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire for this cocktail. Other gins will definitely work, but those are our personal favorites! Try our tasty Lilac Gimlet!
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Raspberry Gimlet - A Raspberry Gin Cocktail
A raspberry version of the classic gin cocktail, the Gimlet. This almost raspberry martini recipe, is refreshing and light.
Ingredients
Raspberry Gimlet
- 1.75 ounces Gin
- 4 raspberries
- .50 ounce simple syrup
- .75 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
Muddle the raspberries and simple syrup in the bottom of a shaker.
Pour in the gin and lime juice and then fill the shaker with ice.
Shake well then strain into a chilled glass.
Cheers!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 22.8gFiber: 5gSugar: 3.7gProtein: 1g
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Dor
Tuesday 4th of October 2022
Just tried this recipe using frozen puree of raspberries of capfruit, it is very very nice and balanced! I added a little bit more of sugar syrup because I felt for me it was a bit sour , but for others it could be good enough. Thank you!
The Noms
Tuesday 4th of October 2022
That's great, glad you enjoyed! Cheers!
Sandy
Friday 13th of May 2022
Absolutely amazing. Whenever we have friends over they ask for this raspberry gimlet!!! Easy to "batch" as well. I do the math (for number of cocktails) put everything in the blender give it a quick whir and strain into a pitcher. Place pitcher in the freezer for a couple of hours. Quick stir and pour. Nothing simpler and so tasty!!!!! Thank you so much.
The Noms
Sunday 15th of May 2022
We love to hear this, and we love that you have adapted the recipe for a large format! Cheers to you!
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Linda Davidson
Friday 17th of April 2015
Love this as a refreshing summer cocktail
The 'Noms.
Friday 17th of April 2015
It is a great mix of sweet and tart for a hot day!
Trisha Hughes
Friday 17th of April 2015
I used to always drink gimlets in college but never had a raspberry one! This looks amazing!
The 'Noms.
Friday 17th of April 2015
It is tasty! I think it would be good with any "berry" you want! I can't wait to try it with blackberries!