Illustration of gimlet
: a small tool with a screw point, grooved shank, and cross handle for boring holes
: having a piercing or penetrating quality
: a drink consisting of sweetened lime juice and gin or vodka and sometimes carbonated or plain water
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
The Lolly Alexandro Loayza At Odd Sister in New York City, Lolly is a modern twist on the classic gimlet, blending crisp gin with Alpine herbs, bergamot, and a bright touch of lemon.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Parrish stood at the wheel, his gimlet eyes surveying the water beneath a threadbare Pink Floyd cap.
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Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
The Lolly Alexandro Loayza At Odd Sister in New York City, Lolly is a modern twist on the classic gimlet, blending crisp gin with Alpine herbs, bergamot, and a bright touch of lemon.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Parrish stood at the wheel, his gimlet eyes surveying the water beneath a threadbare Pink Floyd cap.
—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Gimlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimlet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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