Classic Gin Rickey Cocktail (Low-Carb, No Sugar)
This classic gin rickey is a tart, refreshing low-carb cocktail that's perfect for summer, but also for patio drinking, keto diets, and more.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 ounces of the gin of your choice go high-quality here
- Juice of half a lime
- 4-6 ounces of soda water go with a mineral water for more flavor than a seltzer
- Optional: a few drops of monkfruit syrup
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with ice. Seriously, fill it all the way...it's counterintuitive but the more ice in the glass, the quicker it chills down and so less dilution overall.
- Pour the gin and lime juice over the ice, and add a few drops of monkfruit if you want.
- Top with your soda water of choice and stir gently. If desired, garnish with a lime wheel and mint or other herbs that complement your gin's botanicals. Enjoy!
Notes
- Since there are only a few ingredients, the flavor of the gin really shines through and it's best to use a higher-quality one as a result. Same goes for good club soda (I use Q).
- A traditional gin rickey has no sweetener but I don't love things that are super tart and so I like to add just a tiny bit of monkfruit syrup...it's natural (like Stevia), has no calories or actual sugar content so is fine for keto.