Name: Raspberry Lime Rickey
Yield: Makes about 1½ quarts.
Ingredients: a 10-ounce package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed; 1¼ cups fresh lime juice; 1 cup water; ½ cup vodka; ¼ cup Pernod; ¾ cup superfine sugar; 1 cup chilled club soda or seltzer water; Garnish: fresh raspberries and lime slices

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We found that adding a small amount of Pernod to this fruity lime rickey recipe added an interesting but unimposing accent. If you don't care for the flavor of Pernod, simply substitute an equal amount of additional vodka. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

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