Gimlet
We have the open ocean and sailors to thank for this week’s special. Lime juice was once mixed with gin so sailors could get enough Vitamin C to aid in the prevention of scurvy. In the mid 1800’s, Lauchlan Rose created what we know today as Rose’s Lime Cordial, which preserved the lime juice for long voyages by mixing the fresh citrus juice with sugar. Early renditions of this drink were equal parts gin and lime cordial, but now as palates have changed and the drink is consumed for pleasure as opposed to a way to fight a disease, the recipe has been altered for a more dry, sophisticated taste.
Recipe:
.75 oz Lime Cordial
1.5 oz 50 Fathoms Gin
Add all ingredients and ice to a mixing tin. Shake
well and double strain into a martini or coupe style glass. Use your favorite style of lime for a garnish. We dehydrate lime wheels and float them on top.
Lime Cordial Recipe:
Peel or microplane the zest of the limes, avoiding as much of the white pith as possible, and save for later. Once all peels are removed, juice the limes. Measure out the lime juice and add equal parts sugar by weight to a large mason jar or other non-reactive container. Shake or stir well until all sugar is dissolved and then add the lime peels. Let the mixture sit for 12 – 24 hours and then strain. You will be left with a tart and slightly sweet syrup.