The gimlet highball was created at Sanlucar Bar in Kagurazaka Japan and is the preferred drink of Hard Shake inventor Kazuo Uyeda. And if any of you are still trying to master the hard shake, keep in mind that Uyeda has said only one other person has mastered that technique, his 20 year protégé Kiyoshi Shimbashi. So, Good luck!

Gimlet Highball

Kiyoshi Shimbashi

Experience the legendary Gimlet Highball, born at the iconic Sanlucar Bar in Kagurazaka, Japan, and favored by none other than the esteemed Hard Shake inventor, Kazuo Uyeda. Embark on a mixology journey inspired by Uyeda's mastery, where the elusive Hard Shake technique has only been conquered by his 20-year protégé, Kiyoshi Shimbashi – a challenge that awaits the bold and adventurous. Good luck on your quest to master the art of the Gimlet Highball and perhaps one day, the elusive Hard Shake!

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Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/2 oz Gin
• 1/2 oz Lime juice
• 2 bar spoons Simple syrup

Top

• Club Soda

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
• Shake hard.
• Strain into a highball glass over ice.
• Top with Club Soda.
• Enjoy!

Keyword Club Soda, Gimlet Highball, Gin, Kiyoshi Shimbashi, lime juice, simple syrup