This low calorie gin gimlet recipe is low in calories and just as strong as the original, thanks to my low calorie ingredient swap.
In this article, you will learn how to make a gin gimlet cocktail recipe low in calories without changing the flavor, or strength of the cocktail.
This popular lime gin cocktail can easily be made low calories, with the help of our favorite cocktail ingredients swap… 0 calorie, all natural simple syrup (see recipe card for more information!)
Low Calorie Gin Gimlet Cocktails
What You’ll Find in this Article:
Ingredients in Low Calorie Gin Gimlet Drinks
These gimlet ingredients are easy to find, and make the perfect gin lime cocktail at home.
This recipe for a skinny gin gimlet martini is made low in calories, thanks to a 0 calorie all natural simple syrup (see recipe card for more information.)
Shopping List for Skinny Gin Gimlets:
- Gin
- Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zero calorie all-natural simple syrup (see recipe card!)
- Lime wheel (garnish)
How to Make a Skinny Gin Gimlet
This gin cocktail with lime is easy to make, and a classic cocktail.
These gin gimlets can be made in just a couple of minutes. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, simply fill a tall glass with ice, add all of the gimlet ingredients, and stir. Then strain into your cocktail glass.
How to Make a Skinny Gin Gimlet Drink:
- Add the gin, lime juice and zero calorie all-natural simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain into a martini glass or glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel and serve.
Low Calorie Gin Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
Now you can make a recipe for gimlet cocktails at home, for less calories than going out. Best of all, this skinny gin gimlet cocktail recipe will also save you money! At only $3 per cocktail, it’s far cheaper than ordering gin gimlets at a restaurant or bar.
I used a 0 calorie all natural simple syrup to cut calories in this gin lime cocktail recipe. Should you want to use a traditional simple syrup, that’s fine as well, but it will add excess calories to this gin gimlet recipe.
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Low Calorie Gin Gimlet Cocktails
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ½ ounces gin
- ½ ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ ounce zero calorie all-natural simple syrup
- Lime wheel garnish
Instructions
- Add the gin, lime juice and zero calorie all-natural simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain into a martini glass or glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Gimlet Cocktails
Not all gimlet cocktails are made the same way. In fact, when you look up what’s a gimlet made with, you’ll find that it’s packed full of sugar. But not this skinny gin gimlet recipe!
The nutrition and calories are based on 1 serving (the full recipe card above reflects 1 serving) of the Low Calorie Gin Gimlet recipe above.
Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating it is my goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.
Be sure to see the recipe card above, and check below in the next section for more low calorie cocktails.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published February 19, 2021 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on June 6, 2023 by Audrey Johns
