Mar 162 min
“I made a pitcher of gimlets with a vodka I brought back from Russia. It's wonderful. Want to try some?”
Ingredients:
For the cocktail:
2 oz vodka
1 oz lime juice
1 oz mint simple syrup*
1-2 dashes eucalyptus bitters
Ice
Fresh mint and lime wedge to garnish
* To make the mint simple syrup, combine ½ cup white sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and add 14 g fresh mint leaves and steep for 20 minutes then strain out the solids.
For the mocktail:
2 oz freshly brewed mint tea
1 oz lime juice
1 oz mint simple syrup (see above for directions)
1-2 dashes eucalyptus bitters
Ice
Fresh mint and lime wedge to garnish
Directions:
Combine the vodka, lime juice, mint simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice then shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
Strain cocktail into a chilled glass and garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge.
To make the cocktail, follow the same directions but instead of using vodka, use 2 oz freshly brewed mint tea.
We all know this is one of Emily’s favorite cocktails, so does it feel weird or sweet that Jack made her them in Summer? Traditionally, a gimlet is gin and lime cordial. These days, it’s often gin, lime juice and simple syrup. In the episode, Jack makes them with vodka. I also made mine with a mint simple syrup and eucalyptus bitters just for something a little fun and different! If you don’t drink alcohol, I also have a mocktail version for you!
Happy cooking from the Hollow!
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