Gin Rickey

You can feel like Gatsby on a summer’s day by mixing your very own Gin Rickey using this simple recipe.

Gin Rickey

Ingredients

  • 50ml

    Gin

  • 25ml

    Lime juice

  • 50ml

    Club Soda

  • 1

    Lime Wheel (Garnish)

0 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1

    Collins Glass

  • 1

    Ice Scoop

  • 1

    Jigger

  • 1

    Bar Spoon

  • 1

    Tongs

Serves:
1

Method

  • Preparation
    1. Add the gin to a Collins glass full of ice.
    2. Next, add the juice from the lime half and then drop the shell into the glass.
    3. Top with club soda and give a gentle mix.
  • Alcohol content

    Alcohol content

    17.2g per serve

     

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.