Gin Rickey
A simple and bone-dry highball of gin and lime and soda with no added sugar.
- 2 ozlondon dry gin
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
- 4 ozsoda water(chilled)
- lime wheelgarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2Add gin and fresh lime juice.
- 3Top with cold soda water.
- 4Stir gently once to combine.
- 5Garnish with a lime wheel.
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The Rickey was created in Washington D.C. in the 1880s originally made with bourbon. The Gin Rickey version became popular during Prohibition as a refreshing low-sweetness option. It was featured in The Great Gatsby.
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