Gimlet

In this recipe

Classic Simple Syrup¾ oz22 ml

Simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, heated just until the sugar dissolves.

As printed: 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1) (Punch, VinePair)

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Cold-Process Simple Syrup (No Heat)¾ oz22 ml

Yes, you can make simple syrup without heat: shake equal weights of sugar and room-temperature water in a sealed jar, rest, and shake again until no crystals remain, about 15 minutes.

As printed: 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)

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Rich Simple Syrup (2:1)½ oz15 ml

Rich simple syrup is two parts sugar to one part water by weight: 400 g sugar dissolved in 200 ml hot water.

3/4 oz 1:1 ≈ 1/2 oz 2:1.

As printed: 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)

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Lime Cordial¾ oz22 ml

Lime cordial is a sweet-tart lime concentrate made from lime zest, fresh lime juice, sugar and citric acid.

Replaces both the lime juice and the simple syrup: 2 oz gin plus 3/4–1 oz cordial. Homemade cordial is usually tarter than Rose's.

As printed: Savoy: equal parts gin and Rose's lime juice cordial; Imbibe: 2 oz gin + 3/4 oz Rose's lime juice