Gin Rickey
Gin Rickey is a citrus, sour and herbal cocktail made with Gin, with simple flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml gin (London Dry or a more aromatic gin)
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 90 ml chilled soda water (or enough to top the glass)
- Ice
- 2 lime wheels
Method
- Fill a highball with ice and one lime wheel.
- Add the gin and lime juice.
- Top with soda water, stir lightly, and garnish with another lime wheel.
FAQ
What is in a Gin Rickey?
A Gin Rickey is made with 60 ml gin (London Dry or a more aromatic gin), 15 ml fresh lime juice, 90 ml chilled soda water (or enough to top the glass), Ice and 2 lime wheels.
Is a Gin Rickey strong?
A Gin Rickey is a session drink: you can have more than one without it weighing you down.
When should you serve a Gin Rickey?
A Gin Rickey fits a party, a hot day, easy prep and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Gin Rickey?
The Washington D.C. Rickey was born without sugar: gin, lime, and soda. The 15 ml of juice (VinePair) leaves the glass dry; Tommys Verden uses 20 ml — if the gin is more neutral, start with less and squeeze more in the glass. An aromatic gin (Mare, citrus botanicals) shows better than a basic London Dry. It's not a Gin & Tonic (quinine-bitter tonic), a Tom Collins (lemon + syrup + soda), or a Gimlet (shaken, with syrup, no fizz). Stir just one turn so you don't kill the bubbles.