Rum Rickey Recipe
Written by Quench your thirst with this classic Rum Rickey recipe! Blending white Rum, tangy lime juice, and fizzy club soda, this cocktail is a summer must-have.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 138
Ingredients
- 2 oz White Rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Club soda - to top
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour 1 oz fresh lime juice into your highball glass.
- Add Rum: Pour 2 oz White Rum.
- Top with Club Soda: Fill the remainder of the glass with club soda, leaving about an inch from the top.
- Stir Gently: Gently stir the ingredients with a bar spoon.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
Substitutes:
- White Rum: I sometimes use dark Rum for a richer, more robust flavor profile. Another interesting choice? Spiced Rum for a kick.
- Lime Juice: If you run out of limes, lemons make a decent alternative, though they change the drink's character to be a bit zestier and brighter.
Making a Pitcher of Rum Rickey:
- Scale: To prepare a pitcher serving 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. That's 16 oz of Rum and 8 oz of lime juice. Adjust the club soda to taste when serving.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Rum and lime juice. When ready to serve, pour into individual ice-filled highball glasses, top up with club soda, and garnish.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Rum Substitute: There are several non-alcoholic rum alternatives available in the market. They capture the essence of Rum without the alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: Replace the Rum with the non-alcoholic substitute and follow the original steps. Enjoy a booze-free Rum Rickey.