Tequila/Mezcal · Rickey · Sour
Tequila Rickey Recipe
The Rickey format's agave version — dry, tart, no sugar.
- Prep Time
- 1 min
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Strength
- Light
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Last updated September 20, 2026
About the Tequila Rickey
A modern tequila application of the same no-sugar Rickey format — no single credited inventor.
Ingredients
Servings
1
- Tequila2 oz
- Fresh lime juice½ oz
- Soda water~4 oz, to top
Method
- Fill a highball with ice.
- Measure and pour the tequila and fresh lime juice into the glass.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir once to combine.
Glass & Garnish
Highball glass, full of ice. Garnish with a long lime peel spiral (a lime wedge also works), the classic no-sugar Rickey finish.
Notes
No sugar — the defining trait of every Rickey here. Pairs well with light Mexican snacks.
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