What is Sheeney Rickey?

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Sheeney Rickey is a variation of the classic Rickey. It is typically made with a combination of gin, lime juice, ice, and mineral water. The only thing that sets Sheeney Rickey apart from Gin Rickey is the absence of a lime shell which is a standard garnish for Gin Rickey, according to Henry Thomas, a respected bartender from Washington, D.

C., whose book was published in the 1920s. The cocktail is typically served in a highball glass.