This Raspberry Lime Rickey Recipe is a sweet, tart, and oh-so refreshing drink made with lime juice, raspberry simple syrup, and club soda.

This mocktail is a family favorite and you can add a splash of gin if you want it spiked for the adults!

A glass filled with a raspberry lime rickey on a green serving tray with raspberries around it.

Originating in the 1800s, the Raspberry Lime Rickey became a popular soda fountain beverage and is still a nostalgic favorite. It’s a great drink to sip during humid New England summers when you’re craving something refreshing.

While it’s often served as a mocktail, especially at fairs and carnivals, you can spike it with gin, too!

Two raspberry lime rickeys on a green serving tray with raspberries around it.

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Ingredients

Lime juice – For a tart, citrusy zing. I prefer squeezing fresh lime juice for this recipe.
Raspberry simple syrup – Simple syrup is easier to mix into cold drinks than granulated sugar since sugar would have a hard time dissolving. Use my homemade Raspberry Simple Syrup recipe for the best flavor!
Club soda – This makes the drink fizzy and helps dilute the sweetness of the syrup.

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Want a more aromatic drink? Use a lime or raspberry seltzer instead of club soda in the recipe.

How To Make A Raspberry Lime Rickey

Step 1: Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add in lime wedges and raspberries, then pour in the lime juice.

Lime juice being poured into a glass of ice with lime wedges and raspberries in it.

Step 2: Add in the raspberry syrup.

Raspberry simple syrup being poured into a glass with ice and lime juice in it.

Step 3: Top with soda for a bubbly finish and serve with a straw.

Club soda being added to a glass with lime juice and raspberry simple syrup in it.

Raspberry Lime Rickey FAQs

What does a Raspberry Lime Rickey taste like?

It’s like a sparkling raspberry limeade! It’s super refreshing and you’ll love the combination of sweet raspberries and tart limes with a fizzy finish!

Why is it called a Rickey?

The drink actually originated in Washington, D.C. in the 1800s and is named after Colonel Joseph Rickey, who was a lobbyist at the time.

Originally, it was an alcoholic drink consisting of whiskey, carbonated water, and lemon juice. But somewhere along the way, it became more popular with lime and gin! Now, it’s often made with a hint of juicy raspberry.

Can you make a frozen version?

Yes, it can! Simply add all the ingredients to a blender along with one cup of ice and blend until slushy.

Can you make a Raspberry Lime Rickey alcoholic?

Yes, you can make a boozy Gin Rickey by adding 1 oz. of gin.

Raspberry lime rickeys on a green serving tray.

Substitutions & Variations:

Not a raspberry fan? Try using strawberry, blackberry, or cherry syrup instead. You can even use classic simple syrup and extra lime juice for sparkling limeade.
For an extra sweet treat, replace the soda water with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frosty Raspberry Lime Rickey float!

Woman's hand holding a raspberry lime rickey to the camera.

More Nostalgic Mocktail Recipes:

Shirley Temple – A childhood classic. Try making it with homemade Grenadine Syrup!
Roy Rogers – Made with Coke for a true soda shop feel.
4-Ingredient Mocktail Three Ways – Experiment with all your favorite sodas!
Christmas Punch – This holiday recipe can be made alcoholic or nonalcoholic for friends and family of all ages.
Roasted Strawberry Lemonade – A mouthwatering summertime sipper!

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Raspberry Lime Rickey

Author Rebecca Hubbell

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

This Raspberry Lime Rickey Recipe is a sweet, tart, and oh-so refreshing drink made with lime juice, raspberry simple syrup, and club soda.

Ingredients

Instructions

Fill a medium glass most of the way with ice.
ice
Add in the lime juice and raspberry simple syrup.
1 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces raspberry simple syrup
Top with club soda and garnish with lime wedges and raspberries.
5 ounces club soda, lime wedges, raspberries

Notes

Make It Frozen: Simply add all the ingredients to a blender along with one cup of ice and blend until slushy.
Make It Alcoholic: You can make a boozy Gin Rickey by adding 1 oz. of gin.
Substitutions & Variations:
- Not a raspberry fan? Try using strawberry, blackberry, or cherry syrup instead. You can even use classic simple syrup and extra lime juice for sparkling limeade.
- For an extra sweet treat, replace the soda water with ginger ale or lemon lime soda.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a frosty Raspberry Lime Rickey float!

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