vanilla lemon vodka gimlet
If you love the fragrance of real vanilla beans, this lemon gimlet is your drink. It’s a smooth, delicate vodka drink that radiates rich vanilla and lemon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
vanilla bean simple syrup
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
vodka gimlet
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz vanilla bean simple syrup (recipe above)
Instructions
vanilla bean simple syrup
- Use a pairing knife to cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, then use the knife to scrape out the seeds. Put the seeds, vanilla bean, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved. Transfer syrup and vanilla bean to a glass container and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
vodka gimlet
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the vodka, lemon juice and vanilla bean simple syrup. Shake until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 9.9g
- Sodium: 4.4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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