Bourbon Rickey
Bourbon, lime and soda. The original Rickey from 1880s Washington.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Bourbon
- 20 ml Fresh lime juice
- 120 ml Soda water
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml bourbon into the glass
- Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 120 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Bourbon Rickey
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Bourbon Rickey FAQ
What's in a Bourbon Rickey?
50 ml bourbon, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 120 ml soda water, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Bourbon Rickey?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Bourbon Rickey?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Bourbon Rickey in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
