Irish Rickey
A crisp, no-sugar highball — Irish whiskey and fresh lime juice topped with sparkling water for a bone-dry, effervescent refresher that lets the whiskey shine. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Irish whiskey
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Club soda
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Perfect with spicy fish tacos, ceviche, or Thai green curry to cut through richness with its bone-dry effervescence. The crisp lime juice also complements grilled shrimp or vegetable spring rolls.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour in Irish whiskey and lime juice
Top with club soda
Gently stir once to combine
Garnish with a lime wheel
Tips
The Rickey is intentionally unsweetened — the lime and soda are all you need Colonel Joe Rickey popularized this template at Shoomaker's bar in Washington D.C. in the 1880s If you prefer a touch of sweetness, add 0.25 oz simple syrup — but purists will judge you