Gin Rickey

I drink to make other people interesting. - George Jean Nathan.

Also known as the Lime Ricky it is rumored to be named for Colonel Rickey, an English officer once based in Washington, D.C., it is more popularly cited as originally being from the seaside resort community of Wildwood, New Jersey .

Almost unknown today, the Gin Ricky was once very popular and this refreshingly dry drink deserves to make a comeback.

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Ingredients 
  • 3 ounces Gin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Lime Juice
  • 6 to 8 ounces Chilled Club Soda or Seltzer
  • Ice
Directions 
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add gin and juice (oh yeah, Snoop Dogg).
  2. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into tall glasses with ice.
  4. Top with club soda and stir lightly.
  5. Add a lime wedge to garnish if desired.

 

 

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