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    Home » Cocktails » Gin

    Spicy Verde Gin Gimlet

    LAST UPDATED: January 27, 2020 PUBLISHED: January 27, 2020 By Pam Greer 7 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Spicy Ancho Verde Gimlet is so delicious!  A little bit spicy with a hint of chili pepper.   Ancho Reyes Verde, Hendricks gin, lime juice and simple syrup!    Tastes just like a fancy craft cocktail from a restaurant, but you can make it easily at home! 

    Two yellow cocktails garnished with a lime peel.

    Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur

    I don't know what you like to do on a Saturday night, but before we go out to eat, we peruse the local liquor store.  Imbibe Chattanooga offers wine tasting from 4-6, which is perfect for us, and after tasting some wine, we wander the store looking for interesting liquors or liqueurs.

    Which is how we stumbled upon Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueurs.   They have two varieties, an ancho chile liqueur and a chile poblano liqueur.   

    Oh my people, these are so good.   A little spicy, with good chile pepper flavor.  They really elevate any cocktail that you use them in.  I saw the recipe for a Verde Gimlet on their site, and just had to try it. 

    Ancho Reyes Verde, Hendrick's gin, lime juice and simple syrup.

    Ingredients to Make this Spicy Gimlet Recipe

    • Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur - find this at your local liquor store.  
    • Hendrick's Gin - they suggested Hendrick's and since we had some, I used it.  Hendrick's is a little unusual in that they use rose petals and cucumbers in their formula.  Really nice.
    • Lime juice - fresh squeezed.  We usually batch squeeze a few and store it in a jar in the fridge for a day or two. 
    • Simple syrup - the recipe calls for a rich simple syrup which is 2 parts sugar to 1 part water.  We just used regular and I don't think it needed any extra sweetness. 
    • Lime wheel for garnish. 

    Photo collage showing gin and a chile liqueur.

    How to Make this Ancho Reyes Gimlet Cocktail

    Measure 1 ounce of gin and one ounce of Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur.

    Photo collage showing lime juice and simple syrup measured out.

    Measure 1 ounce of fresh squeezed lime juice and ½ ounce of simple syrup.

    Photo collage showing gimlet in the cocktail shaker and then strained into glass.

    Add the gin, chile liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.  Fill ¾ way full of ice.  

    Shake for about 30 seconds to chill and properly dilute the cocktail. 

    Strain into a coupe glass.   Garnish with a lime slice. 

    This spicy gimlet is so good!!  It tastes like a cocktail you would get at a fancy craft cocktail bar, but you can make it easily in your own home.  I guess my wandering the liquor store aisles really paid off this time.  

    We have been adding the spicy liqueur to so many cocktails, it adds a light pepper flavor and just the right amount of heat - check back on Friday for our Spicy Verde Margarita! 

    More Marvelous Gin Cocktail Recipes

    The Bees Knees is a classic that never goes out of style and it's one of the most popular on my site!

    Another classic is the Hanky Panky Cocktail.  Only 3 ingredients, but the flavor is so complex!

    Another popular gin cocktail is the Midori Gin and Tonic, especially around St. Patrick's Day with it's fun green color! 

    Yellow cocktail garnished with a lime wheel.
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    Spicy Verde Gin Gimlet

    The Spicy Verde Gin Gimlet is such a fun cocktail! Sweet, tart and a hint of heat.
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 198kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce Gin
    • 1 ounce Chile Liqueur
    • 1 ounce Lime Juice fresh squeezed
    • ½ ounce Simple Syrup
    • Lime Wheel for garnish

    Instructions

    • Chill a coupe glass by filling it with ice.
    • Add gin, chile pepper liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
    • Fill shaker ¾ way full of ice. Put a lid on it and shake for 30 seconds.
    • Dump the ice out of the coupe glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
    • Garnish with a lime wheel.

    Notes

    Lime juice - always use fresh squeezed lime juice.  We squeeze ours in a small batch and keep it in the fridge for a few days.
    Gin - Hendrick's is preferred, with it's cucumber and floral notes, but any kind will work. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Lauren says

      January 30, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Very excited to try this, I love spicy cocktails! I have to ask...where did you get the adorable stemware you used in these photos?

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        January 30, 2020 at 1:49 pm

        World's Largest Yard Sale last summer!! It was a great find for only $1.00!

        Reply
    2. Tara says

      January 27, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      How fun! I haven't come across those liqueurs before. The flavors sound incredible. Just the right amount of spice.

      Reply
    3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      January 27, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!

      Reply
    4. Kushigalu says

      January 27, 2020 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      Looks awesome. I will try this over weekend.

      Reply
    5. Cindy says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Made this for happy hour this weekend (We always try to have a fun happy hour celebration on the weekends!) This was a hit with our neighbors! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Tawnie Kroll says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:49 am

      5 stars
      Making this for girls night tonight, can't wait!!!

      Reply

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