Gimlet / 琴蕾¶
难度 / Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
技法 / Technique: Shake / 摇和法
背景 / History¶
琴蕾（Gimlet）的起源与英国皇家海军密切相关。19世纪时，英国海军为预防坏血病，要求水手每日饮用酸橙汁。据说海军军医托马斯·吉姆莱特爵士（Sir Thomas Gimlette）将酸橙汁与杜松子酒混合，使水手们更容易接受这一剂量——琴蕾由此诞生。经典版本使用 Rose's Lime Cordial（玫瑰牌酸橙糖浆），而现代版本则倾向于使用鲜榨酸橙汁搭配简糖浆，口感更加清爽自然。
The Gimlet's origins are closely tied to the British Royal Navy. In the 19th century, sailors were required to consume lime juice daily to prevent scurvy. It is said that naval surgeon Sir Thomas Gimlette mixed lime juice with gin to make the dose more palatable — and the Gimlet was born. The classic version uses Rose's Lime Cordial, while the modern version favors fresh lime juice with simple syrup for a cleaner, more refreshing taste.
原料 / Ingredients¶
| 原料 / Ingredient | 用量 (ml) | 用量 (oz) | 备注 / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 杜松子酒 / Gin | 60 ml | 2 oz | London Dry 风格推荐 |
| 鲜榨酸橙汁 / Fresh Lime Juice | 25 ml | ¾ oz | 现代版本 / Modern version |
| 简糖浆 / Simple Syrup | 15 ml | ½ oz | 1:1 糖水比 |
| 或 Rose's Lime Cordial | 25 ml | ¾ oz | 经典版本，替代酸橙汁+糖浆 / Classic version, replaces lime juice + syrup |
步骤 / Instructions¶
中文步骤¶
- 将杜松子酒、鲜榨酸橙汁和简糖浆（或 Rose's Lime Cordial）倒入摇酒壶中。
- 加入充足冰块，盖紧摇酒壶。
- 大力摇晃 10–12 秒，直到壶身冰凉。
- 使用滤冰器，将酒液双重过滤（fine strain）倒入冰镇过的碟形杯中。
- 以酸橙轮片装饰，即可享用。
English Steps¶
- Add gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (or Rose's Lime Cordial) to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with plenty of ice and seal it tightly.
- Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is well-chilled.
- Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and serve.
杯具 / Glassware¶
碟形杯 / Coupe Glass
装饰 / Garnish¶
酸橙轮片 / Lime Wheel
调酒师贴士 / Pro Tips¶
- 鲜榨果汁至关重要：现代版本的灵魂在于新鲜酸橙汁，切勿使用瓶装果汁替代。 Fresh juice is essential — never substitute bottled lime juice for the modern version.
- 双重过滤：使用 fine strainer 过滤碎冰和果肉，确保酒液清澈顺滑。 Double strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and pulp for a silky texture.
- 冰镇杯具：提前将碟形杯放入冰箱冷藏，能显著提升饮用体验。 Pre-chill your coupe glass in the freezer for the best drinking experience.
- 平衡是关键：根据酸橙的酸度微调糖浆用量，追求酸甜平衡。 Balance is key — adjust syrup to taste depending on the acidity of your limes.
常见变体 / Common Variations¶
| 变体名称 / Variation | 说明 / Description |
|---|---|
| 经典琴蕾 / Classic Gimlet | 使用 Rose's Lime Cordial 代替鲜榨酸橙汁和糖浆 / Uses Rose's Lime Cordial instead of fresh lime and syrup |
| 伏特加琴蕾 / Vodka Gimlet | 以伏特加替代杜松子酒 / Substitutes vodka for gin |
| 接骨木花琴蕾 / Elderflower Gimlet | 加入 15ml 接骨木花利口酒（如 St-Germain） / Add 15ml elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain) |
| 黄瓜琴蕾 / Cucumber Gimlet | 在摇壶中加入新鲜黄瓜片一同摇和 / Muddle fresh cucumber slices in the shaker |