Non-Alcoholic
Lime Rickey
A crisp, effervescent classic balancing fresh lime with light sweetness.
- Glass
- Highball
- Technique
- Built in the glass
- Strength
- Alcohol-free
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 5 min
The Lime Rickey is a refreshing staple for warm days, offering a clean and zesty profile. It combines the bright acidity of fresh lime juice with a touch of simple syrup to round out the edges. Topped with plenty of soda water, it remains light and highly drinkable. The result is a sparkling, low-ABV style drink that feels like a cool breeze. It is simple to make, requiring no shaking, and serves as a perfect palate cleanser or a standalone thirst-quencher. The lime wheel garnish adds a final aromatic touch to this timeless highball.
Ingredients
Method
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the top.
Pour the Lime Juice into the glass.
Lime Juice 30 ml1 oz3 clAdd the Simple Syrup and stir gently.
Simple Syrup 15 ml½ oz1.5 clTop up with the Soda Water.
Soda Water 120 ml4 oz12 clStir gently, then garnish with a lime wheel.
Garnish: Lime wheel