Cocktails

Orange Gin Rickey

Orange Gin Rickey is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Mr. Boston Orange Flavored Gin. It leans citrus and botanical. Built and served in a Highball Glass. Expect about 21.9% ABV and roughly 151 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic21.9% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

151 kcalCalories

21.9%ABV

1gSugar

5gCarbs

1.46Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 2 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozJuice of a LimeJuice
2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Orange Flavored GinBase Spirit

How to Make It

Pour into Highball glass over ice cubes and fill with carbonated water.Pour
Add wedge of lime.Add
Stir.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Botanical

Supporting notes

Herbal Juniper Tart

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Dry finish
Bright and citrusy

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

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

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Juice Of A Lime2.0 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.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Orange Gin Rickey?: The Orange Gin Rickey is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Highball Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 151 calories.
What does an Orange Gin Rickey taste like?: Orange Gin Rickey has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Botanical, Herbal, Juniper. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with an Orange Gin Rickey?: Orange Gin Rickey pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is an Orange Gin Rickey?: The Orange Gin Rickey has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. That's approximately 1.46 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 151 kcal, 1.0g sugar, 5.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is an Orange Gin Rickey typically served?: Orange Gin Rickey is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to an Orange Gin Rickey?: If you enjoy Orange Gin Rickey, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make an Orange Gin Rickey at home?: Yes. The Orange Gin Rickey uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Orange Gin Rickey with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.