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

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Giulia Melucci says: 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.

Serves 2

  • 3 ounces gin
  • 4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 4 ounces seltzer
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 2 sprigs mint or basil
  • 2 pieces lime
  1. 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.

Tags: Jennifer Steinhauer, Jenny, Jenny's in the Kitchen, jestei

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9 months ago emery

gin rickeys do not have a sweetener

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9 months ago AynRandySavage

Really shake with the seltzer? That sounds volatile.

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almost 2 years ago NM Expats

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

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almost 2 years ago Cherageo

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

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almost 2 years ago Giulia Melucci

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

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almost 2 years ago Ecuacan

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.

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over 2 years ago Waverly

It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

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over 2 years ago zerolev

I pretty sure I have seen agave nectar at Trader Joe's...