Season's sippings: Summer

Raspberry Lime Rickey
$10, Temple Bar
1688 Mass. Ave., Cambridge

In the mix:
3 oz. Stoli Razberi vodka
½ oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. black raspberry brandy
Splash of soda
Shake and finish with a lime.

"People want to loosen up in the summer," general manager Rudy Maniscalco said. "Growing up in the North End, I loved raspberry lime rickeys."

Bottom line: This childhood pleasure is all grown up.

Or try: The Lemontini ($10) is made with Rudy's homemade limoncello.

(Courtney Hollands / Boston.com Staff)
Raspberry Lime Rickey $10, Temple Bar 1688 Mass. Ave., Cambridge In the mix: 3 oz. Stoli Razberi vodka ½ oz. fresh lime juice 2 oz. black raspberry brandy Splash of soda Shake and finish with a lime. 'People want to loosen up in the summer,' general manager Rudy Maniscalco said. 'Growing up in the North End, I loved raspberry lime rickeys.' Bottom line: This childhood pleasure is all grown up. Or try: The Lemontini ($10) is made with Rudy's homemade limoncello.