Lime Juice is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.

What does Lime Juice taste like?

The flavor of Lime Juice depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.

What cocktails use Lime Juice?

This page lists 20 cocktails that include Lime Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.

How much Lime Juice do cocktails typically use?

Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.

Can I substitute Lime Juice with something else?

It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.

How many cocktails with Lime Juice are on this page?

There are 20 cocktails featuring Lime Juice in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.

Can I make these cocktails at home?

Most cocktails using Lime Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.

Guide

Cocktails Made With Lime Juice — Ranked by Recipe Quality

Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.

42Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

9.3gMedian sugar

212 kcalMedian calories

17.1%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Acapulco	Contains the specified ingredient · 160 kcal	Any occasion
2	Apricot Lady	Contains the specified ingredient · 232 kcal	Any occasion
3	Autodafé	Contains the specified ingredient · 92 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Barracuda	Contains the specified ingredient · 247 kcal	Any occasion
5	Blue Margarita	Contains the specified ingredient · 240 kcal	Any occasion
6	Casa Blanca	Contains the specified ingredient · 183 kcal	Any occasion
7	Cosmopolitan	Contains the specified ingredient · 136 kcal	Any occasion
8	Duchamp's Punch	Contains the specified ingredient · 236 kcal	Any occasion
9	Frozen Apple	Contains the specified ingredient · 277 kcal	Any occasion
10	Frozen Daiquiri	Contains the specified ingredient · 179 kcal	Any occasion
11	Frozen Mint Daiquiri	Contains the specified ingredient · 156 kcal	Any occasion
12	Frozen Pineapple Daiquiri	Contains the specified ingredient · 144 kcal	Any occasion
13	Gauguin	Contains the specified ingredient · 239 kcal	Any occasion
14	Gimlet	Contains the specified ingredient · 221 kcal	Any occasion
15	Gin Swizzle	Contains the specified ingredient · 166 kcal	Any occasion
16	Green Devil	Contains the specified ingredient · 339 kcal	Quick, easy serve
17	Hemingway Special	Contains the specified ingredient · 202 kcal	Any occasion
18	Hurricane	Contains the specified ingredient · 442 kcal	Any occasion
19	Imperial Cocktail	Contains the specified ingredient · 128 kcal	Quick, easy serve
20	Jitterbug	Contains the specified ingredient · 381 kcal	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Autodafé

0.0g estimated sugar

~92 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Simplest recipe

Imperial Cocktail

3 ingredients

~128 kcal · 7.9g sugar

Methodology

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Poor fit if:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lime Juice?: Lime Juice is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
What does Lime Juice taste like?: The flavor of Lime Juice depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
What cocktails use Lime Juice?: This page lists 20 cocktails that include Lime Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Lime Juice do cocktails typically use?: Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
Can I substitute Lime Juice with something else?: It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
How many cocktails with Lime Juice are on this page?: There are 20 cocktails featuring Lime Juice in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
Can I make these cocktails at home?: Most cocktails using Lime Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.