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Authentic Rickey Recipe
Washington, D.C., United States of America
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spirits
The two main spirits which can be chosen from are gin and whiskey. However, when it comes to whiskey, bourbon is often preferred. -
variations
Some recipes will call for sugar syrup to be added as well. -
method
Although the cocktail should be mixed, some recipes instruct that you shake the lime juice and the spirit, then strain it into a glass and top it with soda water. -
drinkware
A highball glass is the typical choice, but a goblet or a wine glass are often used as well. -
garnish
Although the basic recipe does not call for any garnishes, some like to use a lime wedge or a lime wheel as decoration.
Rickey
PREP 5min
READY IN 5min
This recipe is adapted from the website of D.C. Craft Bartenders Guild.
Ingredients
2 oz (60 ml) (6 cl) gin or whiskey
1/2 lime (juiced and shell included)
soda water, to top
Preparation
Step 1/3
Add the spirit, the juice of half a lime, and the lime shell to a highball glass filled with ice.
Step 2/3
Mix, then top with soda water.
Step 3/3
Put in a straw and serve.
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