Recipe: Vodka Gimlet | 5 garden cocktails

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bridge4333 May 27 2012 at 10:07 AM

SIX limes, the dreaded "zesting" chore, then 20 minutes on the stove for ONE drink? I think not.

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ben May 25 2012 at 11:25 AM

How do I zest a line?

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Tarrant May 25 2012 at 12:43 PM

Use a vegetable peeler to get the outermost skin of the lime.

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Guest Jul 28 2012 at 5:51 PM

I would use the smallest hole side of your grater...you want small bits of the outer layer of skin, not hunks or slices.

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Vodka Gimlet

A variation of a classic no-fuss, no-muss cocktail with a distinct flavor that's both sharp and sweet. You can use the remaining syrup in any drink where a citrus base is required.

Vodka Gimlet

Ingredients

6 plump limes, zested and juiced
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 ounces vodka, chilled
1 lime wedge, optional garnish

Prep time: 42 minutes

Total time: 42 minutes

Cooking Directions

Zest limes with vegetable peeler. Set peels aside. Use the remaining limes for juice.
Pour 1/2 cup lime juice into saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar as juice begins to boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place zest in pan and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain syrup into a sealable container and refrigerate.
Combine 1 1/2 ounces chilled lime syrup and vodka in sealable glass jar with ice. Shake well. Strain into cocktail glass.

Yield: 1 drink