Can I make it ahead of time for a party?

Yes — with one caveat. Mix the lime juice and simple syrup in advance and refrigerate. Don’t add the soda water until right before serving, or you’ll lose all the fizz. Nobody wants flat mocktail energy.

What’s the difference between a Lime Rickey and a regular lime soda?

A Lime Rickey Mocktail usually uses fresh lime juice and simple syrup, which gives it more depth than store-bought soda. Plus, you control the sweetness and tartness. Lime soda is often just sugar, artificial flavor, and carbonation. This mocktail’s fresher — and it tastes like it.

Absolutely. It’s alcohol-free and customizable. You could even let them “help” mix it (translation: spill half the syrup, have a blast).

What if I don’t have simple syrup?

Make it — seriously, it takes two minutes. Just heat equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Cool it down and you’re good to go. Or use agave or honey in a pinch — just adjust the amount to taste.

Does this work with lemon instead of lime?

It does. But it’s not a Lime Rickey anymore — it’s… something else. Still tasty, just a different vibe. Go with what you’ve got, and maybe rename it “Lemon Rickey” for honesty’s sake.

Lime Rickey Mocktail Recipe – Easy, Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic

Description

A tart, fizzy, and unapologetically refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail combining fresh lime juice, sweet simple syrup, and sparkling soda water — summer in a glass.

Ingredients

Scale

2 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz simple syrup
4 oz soda water
Ice cubes or crushed ice
Lime wedges (optional garnish)
Mint sprig (optional garnish)

Instructions

In a tall glass or small pitcher, pour 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, 2 ounces of simple syrup, and 4 ounces of soda water.
Gently stir to combine.
Fill the glass halfway with ice, then top off with more ice as desired.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint, if using.

Notes

Use heavy, juicier limes for best flavor and adjust the syrup-to-lime ratio to suit your taste. Keep all ingredients chilled for maximum fizz.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mocktail
Calories: 130
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: lime rickey, mocktail, non-alcoholic, summer drink, lime