Cocktailing | Gin Rickey

Who hasn’t heard of a classic Gin Rickey? It’s a refreshing drink that’s made in a quicky. Created in D.C. in the campaign season of 1883, this refreshing way to cool off was created by campaign manager Colonel Rickey. Originally made with rye and not gin, mixed with lime juice and soda they both seem like a win. But the gin version took off and it’s been a hit since then, this is basically the drink I order again and again.

GIN RICKEY

3 oz gin

1 1/2 oz lime juice

4 oz soda water

lime wedge

In a tall glass, stir together gin and lime juice. Add ice, and top with soda water. Garnish with a lime wedge.

The best gin to use for this is a subtle gin like Malfy. I really like Hendrick’s in this too. Usually I choose Tanqueray, but not for this drink. Cin cin!

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