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Ciroc 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...lip-smacking good!

Ciroc Red Ricky
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Serves:

1

Ingredients

50ml Ciroc Red Berry

125ml Lemon-lime soda

1 Long Lime Twist (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 Long Lime twist.

Alcohol content

16 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.

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