Raspberry Lime Rickey

Why This Recipe Works

Taking inspiration from its boozy antecedent, the gin rickey, the original nonalcoholic rickey was a tart mixture of lime juice, simple syrup, and seltzer. In New England, raspberry flavor became a common addition. The result: the bright red raspberry lime rickey. Unfortunately, old-school soda-jerk techniques for from-scratch fruit syrups went out of fashion, due in part to the proliferation of mass-produced bottled soda. These days it can be hard to find a raspberry lime rickey that actually tastes of raspberries; most are made with the artificial red flavoring associated with commercial frozen treats and lollipops. We decided to change that by making our own version using our Sous Vide Raspberry Syrup. The result is bright and refreshing; the acidity of fresh lime juice pairs well with the sweet, real, botanical raspberry flavor.