This Raspberry Lime Rickey Recipe is a sweet, tart, and oh-so refreshing drink made with lime juice, raspberry simple syrup, and club soda.
This mocktail is a family favorite and you can add a splash of gin if you want it spiked for the adults!
Originating in the 1800s, the Raspberry Lime Rickey became a popular soda fountain beverage and is still a nostalgic favorite. It’s a great drink to sip during humid New England summers when you’re craving something refreshing.
While it’s often served as a mocktail, especially at fairs and carnivals, you can spike it with gin, too!
Ingredients
- Lime juice – For a tart, citrusy zing. I prefer squeezing fresh lime juice for this recipe.
- Raspberry simple syrup – Simple syrup is easier to mix into cold drinks than granulated sugar since sugar would have a hard time dissolving. Use my homemade Raspberry Simple Syrup recipe for the best flavor!
- Club soda – This makes the drink fizzy and helps dilute the sweetness of the syrup.
Want a more aromatic drink? Use a lime or raspberry seltzer instead of club soda in the recipe.
How To Make A Raspberry Lime Rickey
Step 1: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add in lime wedges and raspberries, then pour in the lime juice.
Step 2: Add in the raspberry syrup.
Step 3: Top with soda for a bubbly finish and serve with a straw.
Raspberry Lime Rickey FAQs
What does a Raspberry Lime Rickey taste like?
Why is it called a Rickey?
Originally, it was an alcoholic drink consisting of whiskey, carbonated water, and lemon juice. But somewhere along the way, it became more popular with lime and gin! Now, it’s often made with a hint of juicy raspberry.
Can you make a frozen version?
Can you make a Raspberry Lime Rickey alcoholic?
Substitutions & Variations:
- Not a raspberry fan? Try using strawberry, blackberry, or cherry syrup instead. You can even use classic simple syrup and extra lime juice for sparkling limeade.
- For an extra sweet treat, replace the soda water with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frosty Raspberry Lime Rickey float!
More Nostalgic Mocktail Recipes:
- Shirley Temple – A childhood classic. Try making it with homemade Grenadine Syrup!
- Roy Rogers – Made with Coke for a true soda shop feel.
- 4-Ingredient Mocktail Three Ways – Experiment with all your favorite sodas!
- Christmas Punch – This holiday recipe can be made alcoholic or nonalcoholic for friends and family of all ages.
- Roasted Strawberry Lemonade – A mouthwatering summertime sipper!
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Raspberry Lime Rickey
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces raspberry simple syrup
- 5 ounces club soda
- lime wedges for garnish
- raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a medium glass most of the way with ice.ice
- Add in the lime juice and raspberry simple syrup.1 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces raspberry simple syrup
- Top with club soda and garnish with lime wedges and raspberries.5 ounces club soda, lime wedges, raspberries
Notes
- Make It Frozen: Simply add all the ingredients to a blender along with one cup of ice and blend until slushy.
- Make It Alcoholic: You can make a boozy Gin Rickey by adding 1 oz. of gin.
- Substitutions & Variations:
- Not a raspberry fan? Try using strawberry, blackberry, or cherry syrup instead. You can even use classic simple syrup and extra lime juice for sparkling limeade.
- For an extra sweet treat, replace the soda water with ginger ale or lemon lime soda.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frosty Raspberry Lime Rickey float!
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Comments & Reviews
Gary says
Can this be made as a batch for 20 people?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Gary, yes, it could. You’d need to make a double batch of the raspberry simple syrup, then do 20 ounces of lime juice and 3 liters of club soda.