69 Special
The 69 Special is a medium gin highball, sweet and tart on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 64 out of 100
- Sweet
- 80 out of 100
- Fruity
- 31 out of 100
- Herbal
- 33 out of 100
- Boozy
- 35 out of 100
How to make a 69 Special
To make a 69 Special, build over ice in a highball glass: 2 oz gin, 4 oz 7-up and ¾ oz lemon juice.
You'll need
- Gin2 oz
- 7-Up4 oz
- Lemon juice¾ oz
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in gin and lemon juice.
- 3
Top with 7-Up.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the 7-Up fizzy.
69 Special questions
What does a 69 Special taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a 69 Special?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a 69 Special and a Gin Rickey?
Both use gin and lemon juice. The 69 Special adds 7-up, while the Gin Rickey uses grenadine and soda water.
Can I make 69 Specials in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz gin and 4½ oz lemon juice in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with 7-up as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a 69 Special in?
A highball glass.