Rickey (cocktail) version made with dark rum instead of gin or whisky. Invented at the Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill district in 2016, this refreshing summer beverage's popularity has increased recently and it's not uncommon to see visiting foreign dignitaries enjoy a cold Johnny Rickey at one of the countless embassy building courtyards found throughout the District. The mojito cocktail is a relative of the rickey that originated in Cuba. A mojito is made with lime juice, rum, simple syrup or muddled sugar, soda water, and freshly muddled mint leaves. The D.C. Craft Bartenders Guild, an independent guild
Lemon drop blueberry lemon drop may be prepared with muddled blueberries, and a raspberry lemon drop may be prepared with puréed or crushed raspberries. The glass may have a sugared rim, and colored sugar may be used, prepared by adding food coloring to the sugar. In 2006, preparation of the lemon drop was presented on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", prepared by Oprah Winfrey and Rachael Ray. The drink's popularity increased during this time. Lemon drop A lemon drop is a vodka-based cocktail that has a lemony, sweet and sour flavor, prepared using lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup. It has been