Gin Rickey Recipe
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Dive into this vibrant Gin Rickey recipe! Crafted with gin, lime juice, and sparkling water, this refreshing cocktail is a must-have for those balmy days.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 135
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or wedge - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in ½ oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the glass.
- Top with Sparkling Water: Fill the rest of the glass with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir gently the ingredients together.
- Garnish: Drop a lime wheel or wedge into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: I often use vodka for a neutral spirit flavor if I run out of gin. For something different, try white rum for a hint of sweetness.
- Lime: No limes on hand? Lemons work in a pinch, offering a different but still zesty flavor.
- Sparkling Water: Tonic water gives a slightly sweet and bitter twist, or even try ginger ale for a spicier take.
Making a Pitcher of Gin Rickey:
- Scale: To create a pitcher serving 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That's 16 oz of gin and 2 oz of fresh lime juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin and lime juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top each with sparkling water, garnish with a lime wheel or wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin alternative; several are on the market that capture the essence of gin without the alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular gin and follow the initial steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.