How to Make a Gin Rickey

The Gin Rickey was born in 1880s Washington D.C. at Shoemaker's Bar, named after lobbyist Joe Rickey. Originally made with bourbon, the gin version became more popular and is now the standard.

According to the IBA official recipe, it is made with 45ml dry gin, 15ml fresh lime juice (or half a lime), and topped with soda water. The absence of sugar gives it a distinctively dry and clean taste.

Built directly in a highball glass over ice with a simple lime wedge garnish. A perfect thirst-quenching cocktail for hot summer days.

Ingredients

• 45ml - Dry Gin
• 15ml - Lime juice
• 120ml - Soda water

Recipe

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add dry gin and lime juice.
3. Top with soda water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

With no added sugar, this is a low-calorie option perfect for those watching their intake.