Gin Rickey
A Lime twist on the classic Tom Collins - it's tall, fresh and zingy!
Ingredients
1.75oz
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
0.75oz
Lime Juice
0.5oz
Sugar Syrup
3.5oz
Soda Water
1
Lime Wheel (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
Method
Preparation
- Build in an ice-filled Highball glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a Lime wheel.
Alcohol Content
Alcohol content
Alcohol content: 17g per serve
INTERESTING FACTS
The Rickey was named after a lobbyist named Colonel Joe Rickey, who was known for drinking Bourbon with soda and a squeeze of lime.
History of the Drink
The Rickey cocktail is a classic drink with a rich history that dates to the late 19th Century. It was invented in Washington, D.C. by a bartender named George A. Williamson, who was looking for a refreshing and easy-to-drink cocktail to serve during the hot and humid summers in the capital.
The oriGinal recipe for the Rickey cocktail included Bourbon, lime juice and soda water – it was an instant hit among politicians and lobbyists in D.C. who were looking for a cool and refreshing drink to enjoy during the long, hot days of summer.
The Rickey was named after a lobbyist named Colonel Joe Rickey, who was known for drinking Bourbon with soda and a squeeze of lime. His love of this refreshing drink helped to popularize the cocktail and cement its place in American cocktail culture.
