Gin Rickey

The Gin Rickey is a Tom Collins with lime rather than lemon, plus minimal sugar syrup, creating a citrusy mixed drink that shows off the great botanicals of London Dry Gin.

Gin Rickey

Ingredients

Serves:

1

  • 50mlLondon Dry Gin

  • 25mlLime Juice

  • 100mlSugar Syrup

  • 100mlSoda Water

  • 1wedgeLime

2.1 units of alcohol per serve

Equipment

  • 1 x Tall glass

  • 1 x Cocktail Shaker

  • 1 x Jigger

  • 1 x Knife

  • 1 x Chopping Board

  • 1 x Ice

Method

  • Ice

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

  • Pour

    Using a jigger, pour 50ml London Dry Gin, 25ml lime juice and 10ml sugar syrup into the shaker.

     

  • Mix

    Shake the mixture vigorously until the surface of the cocktail shaker feels chilled.

    Use a cocktail strainer to strain into a tall glass.

    Top up with 100ml soda water.

  • Garnish

    Use a chopping board and sharp knife to cut a lime wedge and place on top of drink to garnish.

  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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