At $3.50, his lime rickey is perhaps the city's priciest; elsewhere it costs $1.35 to $2.25.

Mr. Philis says he believes the lime rickey still has a place in a Gatorade world.

The usual alcohol added to a lime rickey is gin, but vodka or tequila are great, too.

But great ice cream need not be high-concept (if a lime rickey could be considered that).

YOU can see it in the lime rickey.

The true lime rickey contains simple or plain syrup (sugar water) and has a clear color.

The true lime rickey was the soda fountain drink most like an alcoholic bar drink, because if done right is almost truly unpalatable.

A fountain drink once synonymous with New York, the lime rickey has disappeared from all but a handful of local restaurants.

Neither the lemonade nor the lime rickey is on the menu, so just ask!

This sprawling establishment, which also serves the rarely seen lime rickey, is a good place near Broadway to take children.