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gin rickey recipe

Easy Gin Rickey Recipe with Fresh Lime

This easy gin rickey recipe is a quick and refreshing classic cocktail made with nothing but hints of fresh lime, crisp sparkling water, and good gin. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
COURSE Cocktail Recipes, Drinks
CUISINE American
SERVINGS 1

Equipment

Jigger
Bar Spoon
Tall glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ oz Good Quality Gin - I used Hendrick's Gin
  • ¼ oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
  • ¼ oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 can Seltzer Water or Club Soda - I used lime flavored La Croix sparkling water for an added burst of crisp lime flavor

Instructions
 

  • ​Start by filling a slender tall glass with fresh ice cubes. Pour in the gin.
  • Pour in fresh lime juice. Pour in simple syrup.
  • Stir these ingredients gently together with a long bar spoon until combined.
  • Top off the first three ingredients with the sparkling water or club soda. Give everything one more gentle stir.
  • Garnish with lots of fresh lime wheels and/or sprigs of fresh herbs such as rosemary or mint, if desired. Serve ice cold.  Serve immediately.
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