The Lime Rickey, or Gin Lime Rickey, is a cocktail named after Colonel Rickey, an English officer. The Lime Rickey is also known as a Gin Rickey. Read on to learn how to make a Lime Rickey cocktail.
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Introduction
This is a very easy cocktail to make. You just need lime, gin, club soda and ice.
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Step 1: What You Need
For one drink, you'll need:
- 1/2 Lime
- Thin slice of lime peel
- 1-1/2 oz. gin
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- A highball glass
- A stirrer
Step 2: How to Make a Lime Rickey
- Place the ice cubes in the highball glass.
- Squeeze the lime into the glass.
- Drop the lime peels into the glass
- Add gin, then fill the glass with club soda.
- Stir and serve.
Step 3: Lime Rickey Variations
- Make a non-alcoholic Lime Rickey by replacing the gin with additional club soda. Add a few drops of bitters.
- Replace the lime peel with lemon, if desired.
- You can garnish the drink with a wedge of lime.
- Add simple syrup to taste, if you desire a sweetened drink.
