Guide

Lime Gin Cocktails for Date Night — Ranked by Data

The intersection of lime + gin + date-night narrows the field considerably — only drinks that actually satisfy all three axes make the list. These are ranked by recipe quality from the WhatDrink database rather than by any single metric.

35Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

10.6gMedian sugar

253 kcalMedian calories

16.8%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Billy Taylor	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 152 kcal	Quick, easy serve
2	Blue Devil Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 340 kcal	Any occasion
3	Bronx Terrace Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 222 kcal	Quick, easy serve
4	Chocolate Soldier	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 316 kcal	Quick, easy serve
5	Chocolate Soldier Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 316 kcal	Quick, easy serve
6	Clover Leaf Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 307 kcal	Any occasion
7	Dragonfly	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 250 kcal	Quick, easy serve
8	Fallen Angel Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 339 kcal	Any occasion
9	Fog Horn	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 299 kcal	Any occasion
10	Gimlet	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 221 kcal	Any occasion
11	Gimlet Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 244 kcal	Quick, easy serve
12	Gin and Soda	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 139 kcal	Quick, easy serve
13	Gin Rickey	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 153 kcal	Any occasion
14	Gin Swizzle	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 166 kcal	Any occasion
15	Green Devil	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 339 kcal	Quick, easy serve
16	Imperial Cocktail	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 128 kcal	Quick, easy serve
17	Jitterbug	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 331 kcal	Any occasion
18	Mamie's Sister	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 256 kcal	Quick, easy serve
19	Manila Fizz	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 316 kcal	Any occasion
20	Munich Mule	Matches gin + lime + date-night profile · 170 kcal	Any occasion

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

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want drinks that actually fit this setting, not just keyword matches
You want a ranked shortlist rather than a generic occasion list
You want flavour and strength context alongside the ranking

Poor fit if:

You need a complete drinks menu for an event
You need exact bar-specific values — these are data estimates
You expect a single 'best' drink for every person — occasion fit is personal

Frequently asked questions

What cocktails are on this page?: This page lists 20 cocktails matched on multiple criteria — gin as the base, lime flavor profile — from WhatDrink data. All pass quality and completeness filters.
Why combine multiple criteria?: Single-signal pages (e.g. "gin cocktails" or "citrus cocktails") have broad results. Combining criteria — spirit + flavor + occasion — surfaces drinks that genuinely fit a specific mood or context, reducing decision fatigue.
What do these cocktails taste like?: Flavor profiles vary but share the matched criteria. Check individual drink pages for full flavor tags, tasting notes, and sensory profiles.
How many drinks are on this page?: There are 20 cocktails on this page. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
When should I drink these cocktails?: Occasion suitability depends on the specific drink. Check individual recipe pages for occasion tags.
What foods pair with these cocktails?: Food pairing suggestions are available on individual drink pages.
Can I make these at home?: Most cocktails here use accessible bar ingredients. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.