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Gin Rickey (Is it a sin to drink gin before noon?)

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Gin Rickey (Is it a sin to drink gin before noon?)

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by Sarah Shatz

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by Giulia Melucci

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best End of Summer Cocktail
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Giulia Melucci's Notes: I hate tonic so I drink my gin with lime juice. I believe that agave nectar is a godsend to cocktail-making because it's less bother than simple syrup and it gives you the sense that you are...
I hate tonic so I drink my gin with lime juice. I believe that agave nectar is a godsend to cocktail-making because it's less bother than simple syrup and it gives you the sense that you are doing something healthy; what with its low glycemic index. Today I garnished my drink with basil instead of mint because it's the last day of my family's summer rental and we're eating down the fridge. Being Italian cooks we always have basil, we rarely use mint. The two are, in fact, quite similar.

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Serves 2

3 ounces gin Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient

4 ounces seltzer Ask a question about this ingredient

1 tablespoon agave nectar Ask a question about this ingredient

2 sprigs mint or basil Ask a question about this ingredient

2 pieces lime Ask a question about this ingredient

Pour all liquid ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into two glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint or basil and a slice of lime.
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7 Comments on Gin Rickey (Is it a sin to drink gin before noon?)

AynRandySavage added 3 days ago

Really shake with the seltzer? That sounds volatile.

NM Expats added about 1 year ago

What's the difference between a Gin Rickey & a Gimlet?

Cherageo added about 1 year ago

Would it still be as good with Stevia? Low cal natural sweetner? Any thoughts?

Giulia Melucci added about 1 year ago

Yes, my thought is it would not be as good.

Ecuacan added about 1 year ago

You can get Agave Nectar at Costco at a fration of the price I've seen in some health food stores. I use it on everything - oatmeal, pancakes, in my coffee. Still high in carbs, but yes, doesn't spike your blood sugar the way sugar does.