Gin Rickey
The Gin Rickey is a medium gin highball, tart and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 43 out of 100
- Fruity
- 15 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Herbal
- 37 out of 100
- Boozy
- 40 out of 100
How to make a Gin Rickey
To make a Gin Rickey, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz gin, ¼ oz grenadine, ¾ oz lemon and soda water. Garnish with lime.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- Grenadine¼ oz
- lemon¾ oz
- Soda Watertop up
- Limegarnish
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin, grenadine and lemon juice.
- 3
Top with soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
- 5
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the soda water fizzy.
Gin Rickey questions
What does a Gin Rickey taste like?
Mostly tart and herbal. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Gin Rickey?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Gin Rickey and a 69 Special?
Both use gin and lemon. The Gin Rickey adds grenadine and soda water, while the 69 Special uses 7-up.
What can I use instead of grenadine?
Raspberry syrup will work.
Can I make Gin Rickeys in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin, 1 oz grenadine and 4½ oz lemon in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Gin Rickey in?
A highball glass.