Gimlet with jalapeño
A Gimlet with jalapeño is a spicy, modern twist on the classic gin or vodka gimlet cocktail. It typically combines the base spirit with fresh lime juice and a jalapeño-infused simple syrup or muddled jalapeño slices for a kick of heat. This variation is a popular craft cocktail creation, often found in bars and restaurants that specialize in innovative drink recipes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is very low in macronutrients like protein, carbs, and fat, with its calories coming almost entirely from alcohol and sugar. A standard serving provides minimal key nutrients, primarily offering some vitamin C from the lime juice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Folate | 2 µg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This drink is culturally interesting as it represents the modern cocktail renaissance, where classic recipes are reimagined with global and spicy flavors. Nutritionally, the jalapeño adds capsaicin, a compound known for its potential metabolism-boosting effects, though in the small quantity used in a drink, this is more of a flavor note than a significant health benefit.
