Gimme a Gimlet! This Cocktail Is Tart, Sweet, and Perfect for Summer

In summer we crave bright and refreshing drinks to chase away the heat.
Gimme a Gimlet! This Cocktail Is Tart, Sweet, and Perfect for Summer
Rachel Sinegra from Fig & Ash on the North Side makes the perfect gimlet on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Lucy Schaly/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS
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PITTSBURGH—Cocktails are a wonderful thing because they offer such a wide array of flavors. Everyone has their favorite, with choices often predicated by the season.

Cooler months tend to lean on beverages crafted with warm spirits like bourbon or scotch, while in summer we crave bright and refreshing drinks to chase away the heat. Often that means building them around citrus.

Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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