Washington DC Rickey

Name: Washington DC Rickey
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz fresh lime juice (about 2 limes); 0.5 oz elderflower syrup (or St-Germain style NA elderflower cordial); 6 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Lime wheel and fresh mint, for garnish

The classic Washington DC Rickey reimagined as a zero-proof mocktail with fresh lime and elderflower. Crisp, clean, and ready in 5 minutes.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 5 min | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Washington DC Rickey mocktail in a highball glass with pale golden-green color, lime wheel, and mint garnish

Ingredients

1.5 oz fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
0.5 oz elderflower syrup (or St-Germain style NA elderflower cordial)
6 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lime wheel and fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour the fresh lime juice directly over the ice.
Add the elderflower syrup.
Top with sparkling water, pouring slowly down the side of the glass.
Stir gently once — just enough to combine without losing the carbonation.
Garnish with a lime wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
Serve immediately — this drink is best when the bubbles are at their peak.

Category: city-signatures

Tags: washington-dc, lime, elderflower, city-signature, classic, simple, refreshing