At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Lime wheel
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz lime cordial (or fresh lime juice + simple syrup)
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Lime wheel
Background & History
Traditionally credited to British Royal Navy use of lime cordial (to prevent scurvy) mixed with the officers' gin ration in the 19th century.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Gin Cocktails.