Zesty, refreshing, and always up for a good time—the Gin Gimlet is the kind of cocktail that never goes out of style.
Whether you’re after a quick weeknight serve or something to impress your mates at your next BBQ, the Gimlet’s mix of gin and lime is a go-to. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to put your own spin on it.
Let’s kick things off with the original, then dive into some variations and lookalikes that’ll keep your summer sipping super fresh.
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Simple, sharp and a solid crowd-pleaser. The Beefeater Gimlet keeps it classic with just three ingredients; Beefeater London Dry Gin, sugar syrup, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Shake over ice and strain into a coupe. This one’s made for sunny balconies, park meetups, or just levelling up your Tuesday night.
Cooler than your average. Muddle a few slices of cucumber before shaking up your usual Gimlet and you’ve got a chilled-out version that hits just right on a hot day.
Use Beefeater London Dry to keep that juniper backbone strong. Ideal for garden hangs or beach-ready flasks.
Inspired by the Gin Basil Smash, this twist brings a little herby chaos to your cocktail game.
Muddle fresh basil with lime juice, add gin, shake it up, and strain. It’s green, it’s punchy, and it’s practically begging to be made into a batch serve for your next picnic.
Swap the sugar syrup for elderflower liqueur and you’ve got yourself a garden party show-off. It’s light, floral, and made for sunny afternoons when you’re feeling a little bit fancy—but not too fancy.
This one takes inspo from the Beefeater Gin Fizz but swaps out the lemon for lime. You get all that fizz and froth with the citrus tang of a Gimlet. Think brunch drinks or a fizzy alternative to the usual sundowner spritz.
Not technically a Gimlet, but if you love lime and gin, the Gin Mule should be on your list. Made with Beefeater 0.0 and ginger beer, it’s fizzy, spicy and a great switch-up for an alcohol-free drink with all the flavour.
If a Gimlet had a mysterious, slightly stronger cousin, it’d be the Corpse Reviver No.2. A citrusy mix of Beefeater Gin, lemon, triple sec, and a touch of absinthe. Best for bold palates.
More into zing than sweet? The Beefeater Gin and Bitter Lemon leans hard into the citrus with a grown-up edge. Perfect when you want something easy, sharp, and not too sugary. Bonus points if served over loads of ice with lime wedges for days.
Love the zesty hit of a Gimlet but want it longer and cooler? Try a Gin Mojito made with Beefeater London Dry. Lime, mint, gin, and soda—the whole refreshing package. Serve up in jugs at your next BBQ and watch it disappear.
Here’s an idea—batch up your fave Gimlet variation, throw in some soda or sparkling wine, float in lime wheels and cucumber slices, and serve it in a big jug over ice. Instant party starter.
Whether you’re all about the original or keen to try something new, the Gimlet is one of those cocktails that’s easy to love and fun to tweak. Want more lime-loaded inspiration? Check out our full guide to gin and lime drinks.
