gin rickey

[ jin ]

noun

1. a rickey made with gin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gin rickey¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Get me a brandy smash—a sherry cobbler—a gin rickey—rock and rye—a whisky sour—a mint julep!

From Project Gutenberg

Another drink which originated in St. Louis is the gin rickey.

From Project Gutenberg