1 oz Lime cordial, Rose's (or homemade - see notes)
Instructions

Stir together. For an authentic shipboard Gimlet, do not add ice.

Notes

To make lime cordial, peel 4 limes, and juice 8 of them to make 1 cup of lime juice. Strain the juice and divide in half. Make a 2:1 simple syrup from half the lime juice, 1 tsp of citric acid and the peels, reducing the syrup slightly until thick. Remove from the heat, let cool, and add the remaining lime juice. Strain again and bottle. For a modern touch, a makrut (kaffir) lime leaf or two can be added to the syrup.

History

McElhone's book calls for equal parts, and I figure that this is a small drink.

Cocktail summary
Naval Gimlet with homemade lime cordial
©2013 Kindred Cocktails
Created by
Harry McElhone
Year
1922
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

The ABCs of Mixing Cocktails

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  • I like 3/4 lime juice, 3/4 simple.
  • Alternate lime cordial recipes: https://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/lime-cordial/ https://mixology.eu/en/drinks-en/new-improved-gimlet-cocktail/
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