Cîroc Red Ricky
Pucker up for this sweet n' sassy sipper! A mouthwatering combo of Cîroc Red Berry and Lemon-Lime Soda on the rocks with a Cherry - it's lip-smacking good!
Ingredients
1.8oz
Cîroc Red Berry
4.3oz
Lemon-Lime Soda
1
Cherry (Garnish)
0 units of alcohol per serve
Equipment
1
Highball Glass
1
Ice Scoop
1
Jigger
1
Bar Spoon
1
Tongs
Serves:
1
Method
Preparation
1. Build in a Highball glass over ice.2. Stir gently to combine.3. Garnish with a Lime wedge.Alcohol Content
Alcohol content:
14.8 g per serve
Interesting facts
The Rickey was named after a lobbyist named Colonel Joe Rickey, who was known for drinking bourbon with soda and a squeeze of lime.
History of the drink
The Rickey cocktail is a classic drink with a rich history that dates to the late 19th Century. It was invented in Washington, D.C. by a bartender named George A. Williamson, who was looking for a refreshing and easy-to-drink cocktail to serve during the hot and humid summers in the capital.
The oriGinal recipe for the Rickey cocktail included Bourbon, Lime Juice and Soda Water – it was an instant hit among politicians and lobbyists in D.C. who were looking for a cool and refreshing drink to enjoy during the long, hot days of summer.
The Rickey was named after a lobbyist named Colonel Joe Rickey, who was known for drinking bourbon with soda and a squeeze of lime. His love of this refreshing drink helped to popularize the cocktail and cement its place in American cocktail culture.
