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

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.