I hope your long weekend was as good as mine, filled with food, friends, and family. We got our first taste of summer in NYC, and that means heat and humidity. Saturday was downright nasty out, but luckily the rain cooled things off a bit for Sunday. One of my favorite summer drinks is the Rickey. It's most often made with gin, but you should feel free to swap it for your spirit of choice, depending on your mood. It's light, refreshing, and not too strong — perfect for sipping on a hot day.
Gin Rickey
1 1/2 ounces gin
juice of 1/2 a lime
club soda
Pour the gin and lime juice into a highball glass filled with ice, add club soda to taste, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge. I'll often just toss the lime right in the bottom of the glass. Why not?