Make a Gin Rickey
Ready to take your party up a notch? Nothing says fun like a classic cocktail. Gin Rickey is the perfect choice – its tart lime flavor and fragrant gin make it an instant crowd pleaser. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe at your next gathering or just as a refreshing drink after work.
Ingredients
To make one Gin Rickey, you will need: 2 ounces of gin; 1 ounce of fresh lime juice; 6 ounces of club soda; Lime wheel for garnish.
Instructions
Pour the gin and lime juice into a glass filled with ice cubes. Top off the mixture with club soda and stir gently until all ingredients are combined. Place the lime wheel on top for garnish.
Serving Tips Serve
this tasty beverage in chilled glasses for maximum refreshment! Add extra limes if desired – more citrus gives this drink even more zing! You can also add simple syrup to taste if you wish to sweeten it slightly.
Variations
If you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of ways to switch up your Gin Rickey recipe. Try substituting different kinds of citrus juices such as lemon or orange, or swap out regular club soda for flavored varieties like cranberry or grapefruit. You can also experiment with different types of gins – try something herbal like rosemary-infused gin, or go bolder with juniper berry-flavored versions.
Gin Rickey
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- -2 oz gin
- -Juice of half a lime
- -Carbonated water club soda or plain seltzer
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the gin over the ice.
- Squeeze in the juice from half of a lime, and then drop in the squeezed rinds into the glass as well.
- Top off with carbonated water, stir gently and serve with a straw if desired..
Glassware
Highball glass. The Gin Rickey is typically served in a tall, 8–12 oz highball glass filled with ice. The drink is usually garnished with a lime wedge or wheel.
Flavors
The gin rickey is an iconic classic cocktail that’s been around since the 19th century. It’s a refreshing, tart and citrusy beverage with a complex flavor profile.
The base of this drink is gin, which has juniper-forward notes and hints of coriander and angelica root. Lime juice gives it its signature tartness while simple syrup adds sweetness to balance out the other flavors.
The final key ingredient in Gin Rickey is soda water or club soda which provides fizziness and extra carbonation for a lively finish. This timeless combination of ingredients creates a flavorful yet sophisticated libation that can be enjoyed any time of year!
