What is a gimlet? It may not sound like the first thing you are thinking when you hear the word but a gimlet certainly sounds foreign to many of us. For the uninitiated, a gimlet refers to a Manhattan cocktail. Gimmel is derived from the German word "Hagen" which means "little knot". In America, a cocktail is typically a beverage that includes alcohol.
Gimmels are easy to make, especially with simple syrup. All you have to do is blend two ingredients together: water and ice. Then, add the other ingredients and shake until the mixture is thoroughly mixed. The basic drink recipe usually includes a cut of lemon, a little honey simple syrup, and club soda. In some drinks, such as the Martini, the amount of alcohol is increased. An increased amount of alcohol will also help to cut the warmth of the drink.
If you want your cocktail a little different but still features all the great aspects of the classic gimlet recipe, you might want to try spiced up with ginger ale or brandy. These additions will give your drink a unique flavor that will be memorable rather than common. These spices may be ordinary ingredients, but they make the drinks unique.
There are many interesting varieties of modern cocktails that use gimlets. One popular drink that is not very different from a gimlet cocktail but substitutes gin for the lemon is the Martini. This version is very easy to make. All you have to do is combine two ingredients: gin, and lemon juice. You may also choose to include brandy or other spirits to give your Martini some character and a twist of elegance.
The Brandy Alexander is another very easy cocktail that uses the same ingredients. You simply replace the gin with Brandy and add the necessary ingredients. The recipe for this drink is relatively simple, but it tastes delicious. The lemon juice in the Brandy helps to cut the bitterness of the Brandy. A good Brandy Alexander should be around ninety proof; however, if you can't find any in stores, you can substitute it with triple sec, cognac, or rum.
For those who would prefer a stronger drink, the Brandy Alexander is a good choice. It uses the same ingredients, just without the gin. To make the Brandy Alexander, you need a blender, a muddled glass of milk, a quarter ounce of brandy, three or four fresh lime fruits, a lime cordial, and three ice cubes. Place the ingredients in a blender and blend the ingredients until the limes are liquefied. strain into a chilled glass.
A variation on the traditional Manhattan is the Manhattan rye. Instead of using the gin, substitute the lemon juice for the rye, and add a half or full teaspoon of Rosemary, thyme, or ginger ale to the glass. These herbs will prevent scurvy from occurring by inhibiting the formation of a condition known as polycystic olfaction, which leads to the redness and swelling of the blood vessels. This makes the blood more susceptible to blockage, which results in the blood being unable to carry enough blood back to the heart when it needs to pump it out.
If you don't have a strong cup of breath, or if your mouth is dry, you may not want to drink from a gimlet. The gin gimlet doesn't allow much of the drink to pass through, which means it isn't always as enjoyable for some people. If you enjoy drinking a Manhattan, but you find that it's too much of a drink for you, consider switching to a fizzling concoction made with fruit juices, soda water, fresh mints, and three tablespoons of brandy. It can be a great substitute, though you might still prefer the more traditional form of the Manhattan.
