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Grapefruit Rickey
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Submitted on: March 20, 2021
The Gin Rickey was originally created for Colonel Joe Rickey at Shoomaker’s Saloon in Washington, DC around 1880. Bracingly tart and refreshing, this riff includes fresh grapefruit juice to accentuate the citrus peels found in Fords Gin.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ozFord's Gin
- 1/2 ozFresh Lime Juice
- 3/4 ozGrapefruit Juice
- 3Club Soda
Instructions
Garnish
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Glass
Grapefruit wheel.
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By Fords Gin
DISTILLED IN LONDON
Fords Gin is a collaboration between 8th generation Master Distiller Charles Maxwell of Thames Distillers and Simon Ford, dedicated to creating spirits designed in unison with professional bartenders and celebrated distillers from around the world. A thoughtful mix of nine botanicals, Fords Gin starts with a traditional base of juniper & coriander seed balanced by citrus, florals and spices. Steeped for 15 hours before distillation, the botanicals deliver an aromatic, fresh and floral spirit wi...
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Combine the Fords Gin, lime juice, and grapefruit juice in an ice-filled highball glass. Top with soda water. Stir and garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Editor's Note
Grapefruit juice highlights the botanical profile of Fords Gin in this crisp, highball-style riff on the classic Rickey.
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Crafted Pour
19 July 2026
This sounds like a wonderfully refreshing take on a classic! The grapefruit addition is a great way to highlight those gin botanicals.
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