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Whiskey Rickey
Contains Alcohol:  Yes
Style: Cocktail
Glass Type: Highball Glass
Ingredients: 4

Recipe:
1 1/2 oz Whiskey
Juice of 1/2 Lime
Club Soda
1 Lime Wedge

Instructions

Pour Whiskey and Juice of Lime into a highball glass over ice cubes. Fill with Club Soda and stir. Drop the wedge of Lime in glass and serve. Make it an Irish Rickey by using Irish Whiskey. You can view the Irish Rickey by clicking here.

Whiskey Rickey - Summary

A Whiskey Rickey is a classic cocktail known for its simplicity and refreshing taste. To make a Whiskey Rickey, mix whiskey and fresh lime juice in a highball glass filled with ice, then top it with club soda. It's commonly garnished with a lime wedge. This cocktail is light, refreshing, and not overly sweet, making it a popular choice, especially in warm weather. Make it an Irish Rickey by using Irish Whiskey. You can view the Irish Rickey by clicking here.

This drink style is classified as a Cocktail and is Alcoholic, so drink responsibly! The recommended glass type for this drink is Highball Glass. We say, feel free to serve it in whatever you have available; it will still taste the same :)

You may also use different variations of the same ingredient. For example, you could change up fruit types or sugar substitutes. Other substitutions would include different brands of liquor. For example, if your drink calls for a specific type of whiskey, you could try using bourbon instead of Irish.

Crafting cocktails should be fun, so get creative and make it your own. Who knows, you might find your next favorite!

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Whiskey Rickey consists of 3 different ingredients, although you may not need all of them to make it work. Keep in mind, there are many different flavored spirts and brands, so never feel obligated to use any one in particular. If you don't have all of the below ingredients, you can always get crafty and try your own variations. You might even create your own version that tastes even better. Feel free to share your creations with the Cocktail Friend community!

Here are some of the potential core ingredients you'll want. Each ingredient links to other drinks containing that same ingredient:

  1. Whiskey
  2. Lime Juice
  3. Club Soda
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