You probably won't need the simple syrup, but experiment to find your preferred level of sweetness. Ginger & Grapefruit - substitute ginger ale for the seltzer in this recipe.If this simple drink is not quite what you're looking for, try out these variations: Gin - if you're really not a fan of gin, you can use vodka or white rum in this drink.Grapefruit - you can make this with a different type of citrus, but you'll likely have to adjust the amount of sweetener you use.Seltzer - you can use lemon lime soda or tonic water in place of the seltzer.To have some sweetness without the sugar, you can use a sugar substitute like this allulose liquid sweetener.

Simple syrup - you can use maple syrup or honey instead, or just omit the simple syrup.With a drink this simple, substituting ingredients changes the drink a lot, but here are a few ways you can switch things up. Simple Syrup - a 1 to 1 ratio of sugar to water.I highly suggest using pink grapefruit, since white grapefruit is much less sweet, but you can use either one you prefer. Grapefruit juice - preferably freshly squeezed.Bombay Sapphire gin is another great choice, with a little more juniper flavor to complement the bitter grapefruit. Gin - I went with The Botanist gin because it pairs so well with citrus.If you have bottled grapefruit juice, you can certainly use that, but fresh citrus is my preference for sure! You can also use a slice of the fresh grapefruit as a nice garnish. There are just a few ingredients you'll need to make this cocktail. The flavors of the gin really come through, so pick a gin that will pair well with citrus.

The great thing about a Rickey is that it is so simple that it really allows the ingredients to shine. Don't be afraid to try it out and adjust the amounts to your own taste. Since grapefruit juice is both sour and bitter, I added in a little more sugar than I normally would for a lemon or lime Rickey. So, this drink could easily be made into a mocktail by just substituting out the gin for more seltzer! It normally has little to no added sugar, and even the alcohol is optional. The traditional Rickey is a mixture of lime, seltzer and whiskey or gin. It's written as a low-alcohol cocktail, but you can certainly adjust the amount of gin you use in either of these cocktails! Jump to:Ī Rickey is a very simple type of drink. This is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon, with lots of flavor from the juice and gin but without too much sugar weighing it down.Īnother gin cocktail I highly recommend for hot weather is this Cucumber Gin Cocktail.

Gin and grapefruit cocktail