Gin Rickey Cocktail
The Gin Rickey cocktail is a beloved traditional drink known for its simplicity and crisp, unsweetened character. Named after Colonel Joe Rickey, an individual renowned for preferring bourbon and soda with a squeeze of lime and most importantly, no sugar - the original was a bourbon Rickey cocktail. However, the gin variation of the cocktail became more popular.
Ingredients
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- 30mL gin
- 15mL fresh lime juice
- 60mL soda water
- 1cup, for serving ice cubes
- 1cups, for stirring ice cubes
- 1for garnish lime wedge or wheel
Method
- Step 1
Chill a highball or Collins glass thoroughly by freezing it or filling it with ice water.
- Step 2
In a mixing glass, blend the gin with the fresh lime juice before adding ice cubes into the mixing glass and swirling for 20-30 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Step 3
Discard the ice water and fill the chilled highball glass to the brim with fresh ice cubes; transfer the mixture from the mixing glass to the prepared serving glass.
- Step 4
Top with cooled soda water and gently whisk to blend. Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
To obtain the most brilliant juice and essential oils, firmly roll your limes on the counter before cutting and squeezing, this breaks down the membranes inside, resulting in more juice and flavour.
Serving Tip 1
For ultimate elegance and to emphasise its pristine nature, when serving, present the glass with a napkin or coaster, allowing the drinker to handle it without warming the glass while gripping.
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