Spirit × flavor

Lime Gin Cocktails — Data-Backed Ranking

20 Gin cocktails deliver a lime flavour profile in this data, led by Billy Taylor and Blue Devil Cocktail.

Lime and gin work well together because the spirit acts as a carrier — it does not fight the flavor, it extends it. The drinks here either feature lime as the dominant note or use it as a counterpoint to the spirit's own character.

35Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

13.1gMedian sugar

253 kcalMedian calories

14.9%Median ABV

Best matching drinks

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Billy Taylor	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 152 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	Blue Devil Cocktail	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 4 ingredients, 340 kcal	Cocktail
3	Bronx Terrace Cocktail	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 222 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Chocolate Soldier	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 316 kcal	Quick, easy serve
5	Clover Leaf Cocktail	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 4 ingredients, 307 kcal	Cocktail
6	Dragonfly	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 250 kcal	Quick, easy serve
7	Fallen Angel Cocktail	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 4 ingredients, 339 kcal	Cocktail
8	Fog Horn	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 4 ingredients, 299 kcal	Cocktail
9	Gimlet	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 4 ingredients, 221 kcal	Cocktail
10	Gin and Soda	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 139 kcal	Quick, easy serve
11	Gin Rickey	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 5 ingredients, 153 kcal	Cocktail
12	Gin Swizzle	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 5 ingredients, 166 kcal	Cocktail
13	Green Devil	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 339 kcal	Quick, easy serve
14	Imperial Cocktail	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 128 kcal	Quick, easy serve
15	Jitterbug	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 7 ingredients, 331 kcal	Cocktail
16	Mamie's Sister	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 3 ingredients, 256 kcal	Quick, easy serve
17	Manila Fizz	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 5 ingredients, 316 kcal	Cocktail
18	Munich Mule	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 5 ingredients, 170 kcal	Cocktail
19	National Aquarium	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 6 ingredients, 223 kcal	Cocktail
20	New Orleans Gin Fizz	Matches spirit + flavor profile, 6 ingredients, 300 kcal	Cocktail

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Gin and Soda

0.2g estimated sugar

~139 kcal · 0.2g sugar

Lowest calories

Imperial Cocktail

~128 kcal estimated

~128 kcal · 7.9g sugar

Simplest recipe

Mamie's Sister

3 ingredients

~256 kcal · 27.5g sugar

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Frequently asked questions

What does a lime gin cocktail taste like?: The lime character comes from ingredients that complement gin's natural profile. The specific taste depends on the recipe, but the combination appears frequently enough in WhatDrink data to represent a recognized flavor direction for gin.
Why does lime work well with gin?: Gin and lime tend to reinforce rather than clash with each other. The specific mechanism depends on the recipe, but the pairing is common enough in WhatDrink data to be a recognized pattern.
Are all gin cocktails lime?: No. This list is filtered to show only drinks where lime is a confirmed primary flavor tag. Many gin cocktails go in entirely different flavor directions.
How many lime gin cocktails are on this page?: This page shows 20 drinks matching both the spirit and flavor criteria in WhatDrink data.
When should I drink a lime gin cocktail?: Lime gin cocktails tend to suit specific occasions — check the occasion tags on individual recipe pages for guidance on timing and setting.
Can I make a lime gin cocktail at home?: Most gin cocktails use accessible ingredients. Click through to any recipe on this page for a full ingredient list and preparation steps.