Post #527290 by Hakalugi on Fri, Apr 30, 2010 8:25 PM

I just had to see what Ted Haigh had to say as I do consider him a very reliable source.
Sure enough, Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails indicates the Gimlet as traditionally using the dreaded Rose's Lime Juice Cordial. Of course Ted improves on the recipe by adding some fresh lime juice as he states the traditional version was too sweet.