A couple of weeks ago, we talked about cocktails. Not just mixed drinks, but
cocktails -- as in the original meaning of the term. As we learned (so you don't have to go back and look), a cocktail was a specific kind of mixed drink that included a spirit and bitters, and another liqueur or mixer (but not anything fizzy). This week, let's talk about another old school drink, the Rickey. Maybe your granddad drank a Rickey from time to time -- it's an oldie, but a goodie. Here's an introduction to the Rickey from the 1959 edition of
The Standard Bartender's Guide: 
So, there you have your basic Rickey formula, along with some exotic twists. A Rickey is just your booze of choice, half a lime, some ice, and top off with soda water. Then toss in the lime rind as a garnish. It's tart, but bracing. Like we said, your granddad might have drunk this. Here are some more variations on the Rickey:
And some more:
Say "Rye Whiskey Rickey" three times fast. Cheers!
Cheers!
Summer is the ideal time for tropical, refreshing rum drinks! And, as promised, your drinks will sing! Here are recipes for something tropical and a twist on a classic:
Perfect! 
Cheers!
We're returning to the best of 1971 with Southern Comfort and their fashions and cocktails for the beach and on the water! We don't need to tell you that the drinks aren't the only thing mixing! As we see here, you can wear your favorite spirit brand as a toga:
Cheers!
This holiday weekend is a great time to have your friends over for a convivial evening! The good people at Southern Comfort have the soiree all planned for us:
Beautiful people, a beautiful time!
So, mix it up! Cheers!
A couple of weeks ago, we talked about cocktails. Not just mixed drinks, but cocktails -- as in the original meaning of the term. As we learned (so you don't have to go back and look), a cocktail was a specific kind of mixed drink that included a spirit and bitters, and another liqueur or mixer (but not anything fizzy). This week, let's talk about another old school drink, the Rickey. Maybe your granddad drank a Rickey from time to time -- it's an oldie, but a goodie. Here's an introduction to the Rickey from the 1959 edition of The Standard Bartender's Guide: 
So, there you have your basic Rickey formula, along with some exotic twists. A Rickey is just your booze of choice, half a lime, some ice, and top off with soda water. Then toss in the lime rind as a garnish. It's tart, but bracing. Like we said, your granddad might have drunk this. Here are some more variations on the Rickey:
And some more:
Say "Rye Whiskey Rickey" three times fast. Cheers!
