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Gin Rickey

A Lime twist on the classic Tom Collins - it's tall, fresh and zingy!

Gin Rickey
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

1.75oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin

0.75oz Lime Juice

0.5oz Sugar Syrup

3.5oz Soda Water

1 Lime Wheel (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Highball Glass

1  Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Bar Spoon

1 Tongs

method

  1. Build in an ice-filled Highball glass.

  2. Stir gently to combine.

  3. Garnish with a Lime wheel.

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.

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