Rangpur Rickey
Give your Rickey the top-shelf treatment! Tanqueray Rangpur Gin mixed with fresh lime, simple syrup and a splash of soda on the rocks...clean and crisp with a tangy lime zest!
Ingredients
50ml
Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
25ml
Lime Juice
15ml
Sugar Syrup
25ml
Soda Water
1
Lime Slice (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Rocks Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
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Build in an ice-filled Rocks Glass.
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Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a Lime Slice.
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Alcohol content
Alcohol content
16.5 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.
