Raspberry lime rickey is delicious as is or mixed with gin or vodka.
Sadly, it, along with other stores of its ilk, is no more.
In fact, why not make a pitcher of it and share the wealth?
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Back porch, anyone?
It started after the Civil War in a Washington, D.C. bar.
Youll still find it on the menu in a few restaurants.
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How To Make a Raspberry Lime Rickey
Theres no heavy lifting here.
And the living is easy.
Strain into a container to remove the seeds and chill.
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This recipe makes about 2 cups of syrup.
But the real deal here with raspberry syrup is the rickey.
Pour it into a glass, add some lime juice and a splash of seltzer.
Thats all there is to it.
Can You Make a Rickey with Other Fruit?
The drill is pretty much the same.
Can You Make an Alcoholic Version?
Gin, vodka, and even rum would work well with the raspberry syrup and lime in this drink.
Just add to taste, depending on how strong a drink you want.
And top it off with 6 to 8 ounces of seltzer and enjoy.
Set a fine mesh sieve over a glass container.
Pour the syrup through the sieve.
Chill the syrup in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until cool.
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of the raspberry syrup and the lime juice.
Fill the pitcher with ice and pour the seltzer over the top.
Serve the raspberry lime rickeys in glasses garnished with lime wedges or rounds.
You will have leftover raspberry syrup.
Just place the rest back in the fridge for future use.
