How to Make a Lime Rickey

Make a Lime Rickey

Rumored to be named for Colonel Rickey, an English officer once based in Washington, D.C. the Lime Rickey is also known as a Gin Rickey. Serves one. Does this Spark an idea?

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2 ice cubes
1/2 fresh limes
liquor
highball glasses
1-1/2 oz. gin
club sodas
stirrers
lime peels
Club Sodas
Lime Peels
Liquor
Highball Glasses
Stirrers
Highball glasses

Instructions

- 1
  
  Squeeze the juice of half a lime over ice cubes in a highball glass.
- 2
  
  Drop in lime half.
- 3
  
  Add gin.
- 4
  
  Fill glass with club soda.
- 5
  
  Stir 4 times.

Tips & Warnings

Mixed drinks contain alcohol, so use moderation.
Never drink and drive.

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