Make it a Gin Rickey

Ready for your next Great Gatsby party, the Gin Rickey is a classic cocktail that has been enjoyed for over a century. The drink is an easy to make and refreshing combination of gin, lime juice, and soda water, served over ice. The carbonation or bubbles is what really takes a cocktail to another level.

The story of the Gin Rickey can be traced back to Washington, D.C. in the late 19th century. According to folklore, the drink was created by a bartender named George A. Williamson, who created it for a lobbyist named Colonel Joe Rickey.

The original recipe called for a shot of gin, the juice of half a lime, and soda water, served over ice in a highball glass. The drink was said to be Colonel Rickey’s favorite, and he would often order it at Shoomaker’s, a popular bar in Washington, D.C.

The popularity of the Gin Rickey grew throughout the early 20th century, and it became a favorite of the Prohibition-era speakeasies. The drink was also popularized by F. Scott Fitzgerald, who coined it in his 1925 novel “The Great Gatsby“.

Today, the Gin Rickey remains a classic cocktail and is enjoyed around the world. Variations on the original recipe may include different types of gin or flavored soda water, but the basic ingredients and preparation remain the same. Make it your go to IrishTipple.

Here’s a recipe for making a classic Gin Rickey cocktail:

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• Club soda
• Ice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add the gin and lime juice to the glass and stir.
3. Top off the glass with club soda.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Note: Some varieties of the Gin Rickey may call for the use of lime cordial or simple syrup, but the classic recipe calls for fresh lime juice. Additionally, you can adjust the amount of gin or lime juice to suit your own good tastebuds and locale.

Age of Jazz Party

Now that you have a new cocktail idea, you’ll want to create your own Speakeasy Party. Along with great music from the day, some of the requisite elements for a jazz age party require you build Champagne Pyramids around the room and plenty of balloons with long ribbons attached. Let loose and enjoy this party!

Some of the appetizers served at a speakeasy from the day included devilled eggs, tea sandwiches, salted nuts, shrimp cocktail, shrimp patties, radish roses, devilled eggs and savory cheese balls. By the 1920’s cakes were also very popular with pound cake, red velvets and devil cakes taking the top spot.