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Lime Gin Cocktails for Seafood Dinner — Ranked by Data

The lime gin cocktails below make sense for seafood dinner: each leads with lime character and holds up in that setting. They are ranked by recipe quality from the WhatDrink database, and the notes explain how each option fits the requested flavor and context so you can compare the qualifying drinks.

35Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
10.6gMedian sugar
253 kcalMedian calories
16.8%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#DrinkWhy it ranksBest for
1Billy TaylorLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 152 kcalBest with seafood dinner
2Blue Devil CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 340 kcalBest with seafood dinner
3Bronx Terrace CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 222 kcalBest with seafood dinner
4Chocolate SoldierLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 316 kcalBest with seafood dinner
5Chocolate Soldier CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 316 kcalBest with seafood dinner
6Clover Leaf CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 307 kcalBest with seafood dinner
7DragonflyLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 250 kcalBest with seafood dinner
8Fallen Angel CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 339 kcalBest with seafood dinner
9Fog HornLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 299 kcalBest with seafood dinner
10GimletLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 221 kcalBest with seafood dinner
11Gimlet CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 244 kcalBest with seafood dinner
12Gin and SodaLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 139 kcalBest with seafood dinner
13Gin RickeyLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 153 kcalBest with seafood dinner
14Gin SwizzleLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 166 kcalBest with seafood dinner
15Green DevilLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 339 kcalBest with seafood dinner
16Imperial CocktailLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 128 kcalBest with seafood dinner
17JitterbugLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 331 kcalBest with seafood dinner
18Mamie's SisterLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 256 kcalBest with seafood dinner
19Manila FizzLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 316 kcalBest with seafood dinner
20Munich MuleLime-led gin; citrus or herbal profile complements the brightness of seafood · 170 kcalBest with seafood dinner

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, seafood dinner occasion fit — 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.
Why do these lime gin cocktails work for seafood dinner?
Each qualifies on all three signals — gin as the base, a flavor profile that leads with lime, and a fit for seafood dinner — so the list is already narrowed to drinks that suit the setting. The ranking notes explain the flavor and context evidence behind each option so you can compare the qualifying drinks.
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.