Gin Rickey Cocktail Recipe | Classic 1880s Refreshing Lime & Soda Mix

A legendary cocktail from Washington, D.C., dating back to the 1880s, the Gin Rickey was named after Colonel Joe Rickey, who, according to legend, inspired its creation. This refreshing mix of dry gin, fresh lime juice, and chilled soda water is a timeless classic. Light, crisp, and invigorating, the Gin Rickey is perfect for formal occasions and casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

gin

sugar syrup

lime juice

soda water

to taste

ice

1 long twist

lime zest

Method

Add gin, sugar syrup, lime juice, and lime zest to a shaker. Shake well.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Strain the cocktail into the glass.
Top up with soda water.
Garnish with a twist of lime zest.

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