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Lemon-Lime Soda

  • Mixer
  • 13 drinks

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Choose this if…

  • You want to lengthen a drink with carbonation and refreshing character.

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  • You prefer concentrated or spirit-forward drinks.

What is Lemon-Lime Soda?

Lemon-lime soda is a clear, sweet carbonated mixer flavoured with bright citrus. It is used to lengthen simple mixed drinks, punches and alcohol-free serves, adding sweetness, dilution and bubbles without the bitterness of tonic water or the spice of ginger mixers.

What does Lemon-Lime Soda taste like?

Sweet, bright and lightly tart, with lemon and lime aromas, clean citrus flavour, high carbonation and a short, refreshing finish.

Lemon-Lime Soda profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: LightSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: sours, citrus cocktails, refreshing drinks, tropical drinks

  • Appears in 13 recipes

Lemon-lime soda is a clear, sweet carbonated mixer flavoured with bright citrus. It is used to lengthen simple mixed drinks, punches and alcohol-free serves, adding sweetness, dilution and bubbles without the bitterness of tonic water or the spice of ginger mixers.

Flavour profile

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–90.00 ml; median 90.00 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 12 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
115
Sugar (per 100 ml)
5.5 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
10 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Autoimmune Protocol DietLimited
  • Colonoscopy DietNot compatible
  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • IIFYM DietCompatible
  • KetoCompatible
  • Low FODMAP DietCompatible
  • Low-SugarLimited
  • Pescatarian DietCompatible
  • Sirtfood DietLimited
  • VeganCompatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

  • SpriteVery similar sweet lemon-lime soda profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.084899+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Lemon-Lime Soda — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Lemon-Lime Soda?
There are 13 cocktail recipes featuring Lemon-Lime Soda in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Lemon-Lime Soda?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Lemon-Lime Soda include Casco Bay Lemonade, Lime Giant, Alamo Splash. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What type of ingredient is Lemon-Lime Soda?
Lemon-Lime Soda is classified as a mixer in the WhatDrink ingredient database.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Lemon-Lime Soda with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Lemon-Lime Soda sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Lemon-Lime Soda, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.