What's in a lime rickey drink?

Table of Contents:

1. What's in a lime rickey drink?
2. Why is it called a lime rickey?
3. What is a soda pop Rickey?
4. What is the difference between a Tom Collins and a gin and tonic?
5. Who is Joe Rickey?
6. Can you get a buzz from non alcoholic beer?
7. Is drinking a gallon of water a day bad?

What's in a lime rickey drink?

2 oz Bourbon, Rye whiskey or GinHalf of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glassSparkling mineral water

Why is it called a lime rickey?

A refreshing mix of lime juice, fruit or sugar syrup, and seltzer, the lime rickey owes its origin to its alcoholic forefather. Sometimes referred to simply as "a rickey" or "gin rickey," the drink was famously concocted at Shoomaker's bar in Washington D.C. in the 1880s.

What is a soda pop Rickey?

The rickey is a highball drink made from gin or bourbon, half of a lime squeezed and dropped in the glass, and carbonated water. Little or no sugar is added to the rickey.

What is the difference between a Tom Collins and a gin and tonic?

Gin Fizzes are chilled by being shaken with ice and then strained into a glass without ice, whereas Tom Collins cocktails are served over ice. Size.

Who is Joe Rickey?

Colonel Joe Rickey was your typical American-loving, army veteran from Callaway County, Missouri. He loved races, poker and would smoke the odd cigar or 5. He would go around from bar to bar, detailing precisely how to make his simple 'cooler' cocktail.

Can you get a buzz from non alcoholic beer?

Though it's nearly impossible for non-alcoholic beer to make you intoxicated, the drink can be a powerful trigger, creating cravings that set up the circumstances for a relapse. The risk is not worth sacrificing your sobriety over.

Is drinking a gallon of water a day bad?

Drinking a gallon of water per day may work for some people but could be harmful for others. Although rare, drinking too much water too fast can cause sodium levels in your blood to drop too low, causing a dangerous condition called hyponatremia.