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Ginger Grapefruit Rickey

Ginger Grapefruit Rickey is a cocktail made with Light Rum, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Ginger Liqueur, and Fresh Lime Juice. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Highball Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic12.5% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

263 kcalCalories
12.5%ABV
12.5gSugar
20.8gCarbs
1.88Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake first four ingredients with ice.Shaken
  2. Strain into ice-filled Highball glass and top with soda water.Strain

How to Serve

Glass
Highball Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Ginger Grapefruit Rickey cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Ginger Grapefruit Rickey taste like?

Ginger Grapefruit Rickey is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Citrus

Supporting notes

SparklingGingerSpiceSweetVanilla

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Ginger Grapefruit Rickey is right for you

Ginger Grapefruit Rickey is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 12.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Ginger Grapefruit Rickey if...

Skip Ginger Grapefruit Rickey if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
Find vegan-compatible cocktails

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum2.0 oz

Aged RumKnown variation
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.
Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes
Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Grapefruit Juice2.0 oz

Orange JuiceNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use the same amount, then add lime or lemon if it needs more bite.
What changes
Orange juice can replace grapefruit juice only if a sweeter, softer citrus result is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lime Juice2.0 oz

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes
Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Soda Waterto taste

Carbonated WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Carbonated water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Club SodaGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Club soda is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Sparkling WaterGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sparkling water is usually a close substitute for soda water.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Tonic WaterNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use only if you want a tonic-style drink.
What changes
Tonic water is not a neutral replacement for soda water; it adds bitterness and sweetness.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Ginger Grapefruit Rickey at home?
Yes. The Ginger Grapefruit Rickey uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.