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Lean Rickey
JANUARY 2023
This recipe for a twist on the classic soda-fountain treat calls for no added sugar with loads of fresh lime juice—and vodka instead of the traditional gin. Dress it up with a fresh basil garnish for a little more aromatic lift and a reminder that spring will get here eventually. Turn this into a lower-alcohol cocktail by only using ¾ oz vodka and adding an extra slice of cucumber.
Makes 1 cocktail
1 ½ oz vodka
1 ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
½ oz ginger juice
1 slice cucumber
1 cucumber ribbon for garnish
4 oz soda water
1 sprig basil for garnish (optional)
1. Add vodka, lime and ginger juices and cucumber slice to a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake well for 30 seconds.
2. Line a wine glass with a thin cucumber ribbon, fill with ice cubes and strain cocktail into glass. Add soda water and garnish with basil.
Makes 1 cocktail
