A Rickey cocktail is a simple highball made with a spirit (typically gin or bourbon), lime juice, and sparkling water.
Poured into an ice-filled Collins glass and topped with sparkling soda water then garnished with a lime wheel, the Bourbon Rickey is the perfect slightly tart thirst quencher on a hot summer day.
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How To Make A Bourbon Rickey
A Rickey is a highball cocktail typically made with gin or bourbon, lime juice, and carbonated water. It’s often served over ice in a highball glass and garnished with a lime wedge, slice or wheel.
The first Rickey was created in Washington, DC in the 1880s by bartender George Williamson. The inititial iteration of the now classic cocktail was prepared with American bourbon, but became more popular when made with gin over a decade later.
The American cocktail is named after Joe Rickey, a Democratic lobbyist who favoured drinks with little to no sugar. The Rickey was intentionally made without sugar—a rarity in the 19th century.
While the Old Fashioned is strong, sweet, and stirred, the Bourbon Rickey is light, tart, and sparkling—perfect for hot weather or anyone looking for a whiskey drink that’s not heavy.
You may also love our Rum Rickey.
Bourbon Rickey Cocktail
Equipment
- Jigger
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer
- Collins Glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
- Soda Water
- Lime Wedge or Slice
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add bourbon, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until the surface of the shaker feels chilled.
- Strain the drink into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda.
- Garnish with lime wedge or slice.
Nutrition
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