Gin Rickey

An unsweetened combination of gin, lime and soda puts acidity and botanicals ahead of sugar. This compact Rickey follows a rocks-glass service, with a measured soda starting point to make home assembly repeatable.

Nearly clear Gin Rickey over ice cubes in a rocks glass with a lime wedge.

Active preparation: 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 90 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Add the london dry gin and fresh lime juice.
  3. Pour in the chilled soda water slowly, then stir once gently.
  4. Finish with a lime wedge and serve promptly.