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How to make a vodka gimlet
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Vodka gimlets are typically made by shaking the ingredients rather than stirring them. Add enough ice to a cocktail shaker to completely fill it.

Choose from:
a). Keep the lid off while you're dumping the mixture in. The ice will melt during the process so the closer it is to room temperature, the better.
b). For the best tasting gimlet, make sure to use fresh ice. You'll get a colder gimlet if you chill the cocktail shaker for 30 minutes to 1 hour before making the cocktail.
c). If you don't have a cocktail shaker, fill a tall glass with ice instead. Add the vodka to the shaker, then mix in the liquor.
d). Use ice that's a light shade of red, or a light cherry of your choice. If you prefer a slightly, exotic, or smoky flavor, you may prefer a champagne riesling.
b).