With the temperature index soaring into the triple digits today, we recommend hitting up happy hour and cooling down with a D.C. classic.

The Gin Rickey, which is sometimes called a “refrigerator in a glass,” is a delightful mix of lime juice, gin, and soda water. Its origins trace back to 1883, when Colonel Joe Rickey reportedly asked for the concoction at a D.C. bar. Best of all, July is Rickey Month, and today is Rickey Day!

We met with veteran bartender Trevor Frye at Room 11 in Columbia Heights, and he showed us how to make the perfect Gin Rickey.