1 serving
South Side Rickey ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 2.7 parts |
Lime Juice | 30 ml | 3 cl | 1 oz | 1.3 parts |
Simple Syrup | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 1 part |
Mint | 5 leaf | — | — | — |
Soda Water | 40 ml | 4 cl | 1.4 oz | 1.8 parts |
Garnish: One small lime wedge and one compact mint sprig
Method
How to make South Side Rickey
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a Collins glass, prepare solid clear ice, and reserve one small lime wedge with one compact mint sprig.
- 02
Measure the gin, fresh lime juice, rich simple syrup, and five mint leaves into a shaker; keep the soda separate.
- 03
Add solid ice and shake briskly until the still ingredients are cold and lightly aromatic.
- 04
Fine-strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh solid ice.
- 05
Pour in the chilled soda water slowly and give one gentle lift with a bar spoon; never shake the carbonated ingredient.
- 06
Add only the small lime wedge and compact mint sprig, then serve while effervescent.
Tasting profile
What does South Side Rickey taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
South Side Rickey questions
What is in a South Side Rickey?
Kokto’s build uses gin, lime juice, simple syrup, mint, and soda water.
How long does a South Side Rickey take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a South Side Rickey prepared?
It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a South Side Rickey alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B079https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3488/south-side-rickey · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





