The Apricot Brandy Rickey is a light, citrus-forward cocktail from the Golden Age that combines apricot brandy with fresh lemon juice and soda water. Its effervescent finish and fruit-forward flavor make it ideal for warm-weather entertaining.
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Stir brandy and lime juice in highball glass.
Add ice, fill with soda water, and stir again.
Cocktails are best served fresh. Pre-batch the brandy and lemon juice in advance and refrigerate; add soda water and ice immediately before serving.
A Rickey is a family of refreshing cocktails built on spirits, citrus juice, and carbonated water, originating in the late 1800s. The Apricot Brandy Rickey substitutes brandy for the traditional gin or lime base.
Prepare the brandy and lemon juice base in advance, but add soda water and ice just before serving to preserve carbonation and chill.
Use a quality apricot-flavored brandy or apricot liqueur; avoid cheap cordials. A smooth, slightly sweet apricot brandy balances the tartness of fresh lemon juice.
Fresh lemon juice is tart; if needed, add a light drizzle of simple syrup or agave syrup. Taste before pouring the full soda water.
Yes. Bottled lemon juice will dull the bright, crisp profile essential to a proper Rickey; fresh-squeezed lemon is non-negotiable.
