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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!

Cîroc Red Ricky
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

1.8oz Cîroc Red Berry

4.3oz Lemon-Lime Soda

1 Cherry (Garnish)

Equipment

1 Highball Glass

1 Ice Scoop

1 Jigger

1 Bar Spoon

1  Tongs

method

1. Build in a Highball glass over ice.

2. Stir gently to combine.

3. Garnish with a Lime wedge.

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.