Raspberry Lime Rickey

This mocktail is a family favorite and you can add a splash of gin if you want it spiked for the adults!

The Most Refreshing Mocktail

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!

Raspberry Lime Rickey 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.

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!
• 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

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add in lime wedges and raspberries, then pour in the lime juice.
2. Add in the raspberry syrup.

3. Top with soda for a bubbly finish and serve with a straw.

Why is it called a Rickey?

The drink actually originated in Washington, D.C. in the 1800s and is named after Colonel Joseph Rickey, who was a lobbyist at the time.

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?

Yes, it can! Simply add all the ingredients to a blender along with one cup of ice and blend until slushy.

Can you make a Raspberry Lime Rickey alcoholic?

Yes, you can make a boozy Gin Rickey by adding 1 oz. of gin.

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 – Can be made alcoholic or nonalcoholic for friends and family of all ages.
• Roasted Strawberry Lemonade – A mouthwatering summertime sipper!