Grape Lime Ricky
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 serving, plus additional grape simple syrup
- Total: 1 hr (includes cooling time)
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 ounces Grape Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Ginger ale or sparkling water, for finishing
Grape Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup grape jelly
Directions
- Combine the lime juice and Grape Simple Syrup in a highball or wine glass. Top off with some ginger ale or sparking water. Add ice, then stir and serve immediately.
Grape Simple Syrup:
- Combine the jelly and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and stir until the jelly is dissolved. Let simmer until syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
Cook’s Note
You can use lemon-lime soda or your favorite flavored carbonated water in place of the ginger ale.