The Rickey's History Bartender George A. Williamson and Democratic lobbyist Col. Joe Rickey created "The Rickey" using bourbon in the 1880s at Shoomaker's Resort, a Washington D.C. bar originally located near the National Theatre but later moved to "Rum Row" just around the corner from "Newspaper Row." "The Rickey" became a worldwide sensation a decade later when it was mixed with gin. | The Mix 1 1/2 oz. Irish Whiskey Lime juice (about 1/2 of a lime) Soda water Ice Toots's Irish Rickey Toots's Irish Rickey is made with Jameson and the juice of half a lime. It's served in an 8 oz. highball with lime pinwheels and three ice cubes. Home of "The Rickey" at its location on "Rum Row in 1916'ish. (Library of Congress) |
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