In the mid-1980s, Sam Edelmann of the Pittsburgh Seltzer Works put out a small brochure of seltzer drink recipes for his customers. It included classic seltzer recipes drawn from 19th century soda fountain manuals, including this one of my favorites!

CLASSIC LIME RICKEY

1. Put ten ounces of seltzer in a large glass.
2. Add two ounces of cherry syrup.
3. Squeeze half of a lime into the glass. Then be sure to add the used lime to the mixture. This is the drink’s trademark.
4. Stir briefly and add ice.