| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.0% | BUILD | HIGHBALL | 200ml |
What is Gin Rickey?
The Gin Rickey is a dry cocktail made by building dry gin with just lime juice and soda water, with an ABV of approximately 9%.
With no sugar at all, it boasts the most refreshing, clean taste among cocktails.
Born in 1880s Washington D.C., this cocktail is also famous in literature, appearing in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
Gin Rickey ABV
Gin Rickey has an ABV of approximately 9%, placing it in the lower range for cocktails.
Dry gin (40%) at 45ml combined with lime juice and 120ml soda water creates roughly 9%.
Similar to Moscow Mule (9%) and Aperol Spritz (9%). Despite the low ABV, the absence of sugar makes it taste dry and clean.
Gin Rickey Ingredients
- 45ml - Dry Gin
- 15ml - Lime juice
- 120ml - Soda water
Gin Rickey Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add dry gin and lime juice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
With no added sugar, this is a low-calorie option perfect for those watching their intake.
Gin Rickey Taste
Gin Rickey opens with soda's effervescence and lime's sharp acidity hitting simultaneously.
Dry gin's juniper and botanical notes then emerge distinctly, and without sugar, it stays dry and clean to the finish. Refreshment without sweetness is the hallmark.
Highly recommended for those who prefer non-sweet cocktails, or want a refreshing, clean drink on hot summer days.
Gin Rickey History
The Rickey was born in 1880s Washington D.C. at Shoemaker's bar. It was named after regular patron "Colonel" Joe Rickey, a lobbyist.
Originally made with bourbon whiskey as "Bourbon Rickey," the gin version became more popular, making "Gin Rickey" the standard.
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby," Daisy orders a Gin Rickey on a sweltering day. It remained popular during Prohibition as it could be made with simple ingredients.
