cocktail style:
Citrusy, Effervescent

Gin Rickey

Named after Colonel Joseph Kyle Rickey, the Gin Rickey was born in 1880 at Shoemaker's Bar in Washington DC. The Colonel drank whiskey with lime and seltzer, and so the drink was whiskey based until around 1882 when the more 'lime-friendly" spirit of gin became a more popular addition. The Colonel was adamant about sweetener in his refreshment, stating that "sugar warms the blood", and so the drink is traditionally made sans sugar. We find the cocktail is more balanced with even just a splash of simple syrup. Additionally, we toss in a dash of Cherry Bark Vanilla Bitters who's implied sweetness helps balance the drink without additional sugar. Sorry Colonel...

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