Gimlet fizz

Gimlet fizz

A gin classic that makes a great start to any entertaining menu

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 10 minutes

Method

  1. Put the caster sugar in a pan with 6 tbsp water. Simmer gently until all the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 2 minutes, then cool.
  2. Mix together the gin and lime juice and 3 tbsp of the sugar syrup. Divide between 6 old fashioned glasses filled with ice. Top with a splash of soda and a wedge of lime.

Per serving

172 kcalories, protein 0.1g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, salt 0 g

Recipe from olive magazine, March 2009.

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  • 22 July 2009

    floss rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    really refreshing, went down really well at my garden party, everybody loved it

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  • 04 July 2010

    paukiti rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy and good. I replaced ice with frozen blueberries, they worked fine too (and looked oh so pretty).

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 300ml gin
  • 4 limes , 3 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
  • 1 bottle soda water , chilled
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Per serving

172 kcalories, protein 0.1g, carbohydrate 16g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, salt 0 g

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