Raspberry Lime Rickey (Sparkling Mocktail or Cocktail)
Make a refreshing Raspberry Lime Rickey. This recipe provides instructions for both a non-alcoholic sparkling mocktail and an alcoholic cocktail version using your choice of spirit.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 fresh raspberries
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
- 2 ounces spirit (optional, for cocktail version: gin or vodka recommended)
- 4 ounces club soda or sparkling water
- Lime wheel, for garnish
- Extra raspberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the 6 fresh raspberries into a sturdy shaker.
- Gently muddle the raspberries to release their juice and flavor.
- Add the lime juice and simple syrup to the shaker.
- If making the cocktail version, add 2 ounces of your chosen spirit now.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until the shaker is thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into an ice-filled highball glass.
- Top the drink with 4 ounces of club soda or sparkling water.
- Gently stir once to combine the soda.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a few extra raspberries.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup amount based on the tartness of your limes and your sweetness preference.
- For a mocktail, simply omit the spirit and increase the club soda slightly if desired.
- To make a batch for a party, mix the muddled raspberries, lime juice, syrup, and spirit (if using) ahead of time. Add ice and top with club soda just before serving each drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg