Whiskey Rickey
The Rickey is a style of a mixed drink similar to a highball but has half a lime squeezed and dropped into the glass. The original was made with Bourbon but was made famous by the Gin version.
Serves:
Ingredients
1.7oz Bulleit Bourbon
0.5 Fresh Lime
3.4oz Soda
Equipment
1 Highball Glass
1 Ice Scoop
1 Jigger
1 Bar Spoon
method
Squeeze lime into Highball Glass.
Drop spent lime into a glass.
Build in a Highball Glass over Ice.
Stir gently to combine.
Alcohol content
9.9 g 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.
