Best 4 Sunshine Lime Rickey Recipes

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Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with our collection of Sunshine Lime Ricky recipes. These delightful beverages are a perfect blend of tangy lime, sparkling soda, and a hint of sweetness. Whether you prefer a classic Lime Ricky, a frozen version, or a non-alcoholic option, we've got you covered.

Dive into the classic Sunshine Lime Ricky, where freshly squeezed lime juice meets zesty lemon-lime soda, creating a thirst-quenching treat. For a frozen twist, blend ice, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda until smooth, resulting in a slushy delight. And if you're looking for a non-alcoholic alternative, our Lime Ricky Mocktail combines lime juice, sparkling water, and a touch of sweetness for a guilt-free indulgence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC LIME RICKEY



Classic Lime Rickey image

The lime rickey is an outrageously refreshing drink that works as a cocktail or mocktail! It's equally as delicious with gin or virgin.*

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Drink

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) fresh lime juice*
For a cocktail: 3 ounces gin or whiskey For a mocktail: 1/4 teaspoon caper juice or pickle juice**, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, or omit entirely
4 ounces (1/2 cup) soda water
Ice, for serving (try clear ice)
For the garnish: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Add the lime juice and alcoholic or non-alcoholic mixer (whiskey, gin, caper juice or simple syrup) to highball glass and stir.
  • Fill with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with lime wedges.

CHERRY-LIME RICKEY



Cherry-Lime Rickey image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries, plus pitted frozen cherries, for serving
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate (half of a 12-ounce can)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wheels, for serving
Seltzer, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the cherries, sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Carefully smash the cherries with a potato masher, then simmer the mixture until slightly reduced and dark red, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Strain the mixture through a strainer into a heatproof container, pressing on the cherry solids to extract all the juice. There should be about 1 3/4 cups of syrup. Let cool for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the cherry syrup with the limeade and lime juice in a pitcher and stir well. There will be about 3 cups total.
  • To serve: Either stir in 3 cups water if you want a still drink, or mix equal parts of the drink mix with seltzer in a glass. Serve over ice with frozen cherries and lime wheels.

CHAMOMILE LIME RICKEY



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A floral twist on a classic, this delicious fizzy limeade is the perfect front-porch sipper on a warm afternoon. The chamomile adds some sunshine to this refresher, and little ones will love it as well. You just might find yourself making - or craving - this every summer weekend.

Provided by Cassie Winslow

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons Chamomile Simple Syrup, plus more to taste
Ice
8 ounces seltzer water
Thin lime slices or a fresh organic edible chamomile flower, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice and chamomile simple syrup in a large (16- to 18-ounce) tumbler and stir to combine. Taste and add more lime juice or syrup, if you'd like.
  • Fill with ice, top off with the seltzer and gently mix to combine. Garnish with lime slices, or an organic edible flower, if you are feeling extra fancy.

GRAPE LIME RICKY



Grape Lime Ricky image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     beverage

Time 1h

Yield 1 serving, plus additional grape simple syrup

Number Of Ingredients 4

Juice of 1/2 lime
2 ounces Grape Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Ginger ale or sparkling water, for finishing
1/2 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice and Grape Simple Syrup in a highball or wine glass. Top off with some ginger ale or sparking water. Add ice, then stir and serve immediately.
  • Combine the jelly and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until the jelly is dissolved. Let simmer until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Limes that are slightly soft to the touch are typically the juiciest and most flavorful.
  • If you don't have a lime juicer, you can roll the limes on the counter with your palm before cutting them in half. This will help release the juices.
  • For a sweeter drink, add more sugar or simple syrup to taste.
  • If you want a more tart drink, add more lime juice to taste.
  • For a fizzy drink, use club soda or sparkling water instead of regular water.
  • Garnish your drink with a lime wedge or slice for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

The Sunshine Lime Rickey is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this drink is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing drink, give the Sunshine Lime Rickey a try!

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