Fall is here, and with the crisp chill in the air comes a perfect opportunity to warm up with an Autumn Rickey. Enjoy all of the delicious flavors of fall in this easy-to-make and refreshing drink. Get ready for a cozy autumnal evening!
Step 1: Gather the Ingredients
For this autumn rickey recipe, you’ll need five simple ingredients: lemons, limes, orange juice, club soda and your favorite fall-flavored syrup. To really bring out the flavor of the fruit juices in this drink recipe, we recommend using freshly squeezed citrus juice.
Step 2: Prepare Your Glassware
Next up is preparing your glassware for serving! Begin by filling a tall glass with ice cubes and then add two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice. For an extra hint of sweetness and a gorgeous color to your drinks, go ahead and stir in one tablespoon each of orange juice and fall-flavored syrup. Finish it off with one cup of cold club soda or sparkling water.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Your autumn rickey cocktails are now ready to enjoy! Sit back, sip on these delicious drinks made just right for celebrating the season—and don’t forget to garnish each glass with fresh slices of lemon or lime as desired. We know you’ll love this easy-to-make beverage that anyone can make at home. Cheers to autumn!
The Autumn Rickey is a refreshing, bubbly cocktail that’s perfect for the autumn season. It has a light and citrusy flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. To make it, fill your glass with ice then add 2 ounces gin and 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice. Top your drink off with 3 to 4 ounces of ginger beer or sparkling water, garnish with an orange slice, and enjoy!
Autumn Rickey
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- -2 ounces bourbon whiskey or substitute another spirit such as vodka, gin, or brandy
- -1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- -3/4 ounce maple syrup preferably Grade A or Grade B maple syrup
- - Club soda to top up the glass.
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of bourbon whiskey (or other desired spirit), 1/2 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 ounace of maple syrup. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until combined and chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into the prepared highball glass over fresh ice cubes, top off with club soda and stir gently to combine all ingredients together .
- Garnish with a lime wedge if desired before serving! Enjoy!
Glassware
The typical or usual glassware used for this recipe would be a highball or collins glass. A highball glass is a tall, slender tumbler typically used for mixed drinks and cocktails. A collins glass is similar to the highball but slightly taller and narrower in shape. Both will provide plenty of room for your autumn rickey recipe ingredients and ice cubes while still giving the drink its signature presentation.
Flavors: Bourbon and Maple Syrup
The combination of bourbon whiskey, lime juice and maple syrup creates a flavorful and unique cocktail. The base of the drink is the smooth, sweet taste of bourbon that’s balanced out with tartness from the freshly squeezed lime juice. A touch of Grade A or Grade B maple syrup adds a pleasant sweetness to the mix.
The addition of fresh lime juice brightens up this cocktail giving it just enough acidity to bring out all the flavors in each sip! It also helps balance out any potential bitterness from the spirit while providing an extra boost in flavor.
Once everything is combined together, club soda is added to top things off. This light carbonation refreshes your palate as you enjoy every sip – making it perfect for easy summer sipping!
3 Tips for Making Your Autumn Rickey
- Make sure to mix the ingredients thoroughly, especially the maple syrup and lime juice. The sweetness of the maple will be a nice contrast with the tartness of the lime.
- Use fresh squeezed lime juice for a brighter flavor.
- Use quality bourbons and bitters for an enhanced flavor profile that will take your Autumn Rickey up a notch!
