This easy strawberry gimlet makes the best fruity spring & summer gimlet drink. Made with homemade strawberry simple syrup from real strawberries for the purest flavor. This cocktail is easy to whip together in just a few minutes.
Flavored gimlet cocktails, such as this rosemary gimlet are simple drinks that taste impressive.
If you enjoy gin-based cocktails, try this blueberry gin cocktail, mango gin cocktail, peach gin cocktail or this pomegranate gin fizz.
For other strawberry cocktails, try this strawberry bellini or this strawberry martini. For a mocktail strawberry drink, try this nonalcoholic strawberry mojito.
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Why this is the best strawberry gimlet recipe
- Homemade strawberry syrup. This strawberry simple syrup is made with real strawberries. It adds a much stronger flavor compared to muddling fruit.
- Simple ingredients. You only need a few basic, easy to find ingredients to make this drink.
- Great drink for guests. This drink is easy to make when having guests over, and is perfect for barbecues on a spring or summer day.
Ingredients
- Lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice, it tastes much better.
- Gin: Use your favorite type of gin, or whatever type you have on hand.
Instructions
To make the strawberry simple syrup, heat the strawberries, sugar and water on a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Remove the pan and strain out the strawberry chunks.
To make the gimlet, add the gin, lime juice and strawberry syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, strain and serve.
FAQ
Yes, but let them thaw first and drain out the extra juice.
Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks.
Expert Tips
- Make a batch of syrup in advance. To save time when preparing this drink for guests, make the syrup in advance. This recipe will make about ½ cup of syrup which is enough for 2 - 3 cocktails.
- Chill the glasses. If you choose not to serve this drink with ice, chill the glasses in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Gimlet
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cocktails 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy strawberry gimlet makes the best fruity spring & summer gimlet drink. Plus, it’s easy to whip together in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- Strawberry Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- Strawberry Gimlet:
- 3 oz strawberry simple syrup
- 2 oz gin
- 2 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Make the strawberry syrup: Heat the strawberries, sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, but don’t let the syrup fully boil. Use a fork to mash the strawberries to release the juice. Let the syrup simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavor to fully infuse. Remove the saucepan from the stove and strain out the strawberry chunks. Let the syrup cool for a few minutes before using in the cocktails.
- Make the strawberry gimlet: Add the strawberry simple syrup, gin and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 5 to 7 seconds until the outside is frosted. Strain and serve into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice (optional). Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- Storing the syrup: Store any leftover strawberry syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a couple weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 41.3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44.6g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
dina and bruce miller
Love gimlets! Love strawberries! Cheers to this cocktail!
Elizabeth
This will be a great drink to try when strawberries are in season! Very refreshing on a warm evening.
Whitney
What a gorgeous drink! Can't wait to sip this by the pool this summer!