Chocolate Gimlet
Description
The Chocolate Gimlet is a modern cocktail that adds deep chocolate flavor to the classic gimlet. The clear taste of dry gin perfectly balances with the sweetness and richness of black chocolate liqueur and the acidity of fresh lime, creating a complex yet harmonious flavor. The warmth of chocolate and the refreshing quality of lime express both the warmth of a compassionate heart and its purity.
Origin
Country of Origin: Modern Creative Cocktail （2000年代）
The Chocolate Gimlet was born as a modern interpretation of the classic gimlet. Created by bartenders in the 2000s and beyond as chocolate liqueurs became popular, they pursued new flavor possibilities while maintaining the basic structure of the gimlet. Its cocktail language expressing compassion and purity resonates with October 10th being World Mental Health Day.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with a pure heart who helps others with compassion
The clarity of the gimlet combined with the warmth of chocolate expresses the inner beauty of someone who compassionately supports others with a pure heart. The freshness of lime symbolizes purity, while the deep flavor of chocolate represents embracing warmth
Famous Quotes
- "True kindness should be as sweet as chocolate and as refreshing as lime" - Modern Bartender's Maxim
Trivia
- Born as a modern chocolate version of the gimlet made famous by Raymond Chandler's novel 'The Long Goodbye'
- October 10th is World Mental Health Day, aligning with this cocktail's message of compassionate support for mental wellbeing
- The gimlet originated around 1890 when British Navy surgeon Sir Gimlet mixed lime juice with gin for health purposes
- Chocolate liqueur is a relatively new liqueur born in Europe in the late 20th century
- 'It's too early for gimlets' is one of the most famous cocktail quotes in literary history
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dry Gin - 40 ml
- Black Chocolate Liqueur - 15 ml
- Lime Juice - 15 ml
- Ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Add ice to shaker
- Add dry gin
- Add black chocolate liqueur
- Add fresh lime juice
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into ice-filled old fashioned glass
- Garnish with lime wheel and chocolate shavings