Viking Gimlet
Ingredients
- 5⁄6 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 5⁄6 oz Akvavit / Aquavit
- 2⁄3 oz Lime cordial
- 1⁄6 oz Swedish Punsch liqueur
- 1⁄6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄6 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄6 oz Lemon juice
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Viking Gimlet contains 155 calories
History:
Created in April 2021 by yours truly at the suggestion of fellow discerning drinker, Nicholas Fiennes.
Review:
This Gimlet has a split spirit base of 50/50 gin and aquavit and 50/50 lime and lemon with lime cordial proving extra citrusy richness. A splash of Swedish punsch alongside the aquavit both adds to the flavour and Viking name.
