Gin Rickeys

From the kitchen of Carly

A crisp, citrusy cocktail that's equal parts gin and lime juice, stretched with cold soda into something refreshingly light. Sharp and clean, it hits the sweet spot between spirit-forward and thirst-quenching. Perfect for warm afternoons.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 ounces (6 tablespoons) gin
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 16 to 8 oz chilled club soda or seltzer
  • 1Garnish: lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with cracked ice, then add gin and lime juice. Shake 5 seconds, then strain into 2 tall (8- to 10-ounce) glasses filled with ice cubes. Top off drinks with club soda, then squeeze a lime wedge over each and drop into glass.