Minty Orange Gimlet Recipe

Name: Minty Orange Gimlet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cocktail; 1/2 ounce orange simple syrup (see recipe below); 1 1/2 ounces shots vodka or gin, more to taste; 1/2 ounce lime juice; 1/4 orange, sliced; 1 sprig mint leaves, to garnish; 2 cubes of ice; 1 splash seltzer or club soda; Orange Simple Syrup; 1/2 cup cane sugar; 1 orange

Servings: persons

Cocktail
1/2 ounce orange simple syrup (see recipe below)
1 1/2 ounces shots vodka or gin, more to taste
1/2 ounce lime juice
1/4 orange, sliced
1 sprig mint leaves, to garnish
2 cubes of ice
1 splash seltzer or club soda
Orange Simple Syrup
1/2 cup cane sugar
1 orange

1
To make the simple syrup: Using a vegetable peeler to remove large strips, zest the orange. Add zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Strain the syrup into a small jar or bowl. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, for several weeks.
2
For the cocktail: Make the orange simple syrup and let it cool completely. In the bottom of a glass, muddle sliced orange and mint. In a cocktail shaker, combine the syrup, lime juice, vodka, and ice. Shake well and pour into the glass with muddled orange and mint and fresh ice. Top with a splash of seltzer.

114

kcal

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Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cocktail, 1/2 ounce orange simple syrup (see recipe below), 1 1/2 ounces shots vodka or gin, more to taste, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and more.

Yes, Minty Orange Gimlet falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minty Orange Gimlet

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