What is Fresh Lime Juice?

Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice taste like?

The flavor of Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice?

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

How much Fresh 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 Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice are on this page?

There are 20 cocktails featuring Fresh 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 Fresh 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 Fresh 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.

100Recipes reviewed

20Matching this guide

18.9gMedian sugar

289 kcalMedian calories

13.5%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Amante Picante	Contains the specified ingredient · 248 kcal	Any occasion
2	Bloody Mary	Contains the specified ingredient · 373 kcal	Any occasion
3	Bloody Scotsman	Contains the specified ingredient · 380 kcal	Any occasion
4	Blue Margarita	Contains the specified ingredient · 240 kcal	Any occasion
5	Bum's Rush	Contains the specified ingredient · 296 kcal	Any occasion
6	Cactus Berry	Contains the specified ingredient · 368 kcal	Any occasion
7	Citronella Cooler	Contains the specified ingredient · 113 kcal	Any occasion
8	Cotton Club Flip	Contains the specified ingredient · 432 kcal	Any occasion
9	Cubeltini	Contains the specified ingredient · 323 kcal	Any occasion
10	Dirty Daisy	Contains the specified ingredient · 264 kcal	Any occasion
11	Floridita No. 1	Contains the specified ingredient · 417 kcal	Any occasion
12	Gaugin	Contains the specified ingredient · 358 kcal	Any occasion
13	Ginger Grapefruit Rickey	Contains the specified ingredient · 263 kcal	Any occasion
14	Grande Guignol	Contains the specified ingredient · 282 kcal	Any occasion
15	Hai Karate	Contains the specified ingredient · 212 kcal	Any occasion
16	High Plains Drifter No. 1	Contains the specified ingredient · 390 kcal	Any occasion
17	Hop Toad	Contains the specified ingredient · 135 kcal	Quick, easy serve
18	Irish Rickey	Contains the specified ingredient · 163 kcal	Any occasion
19	Jacqueline	Contains the specified ingredient · 321 kcal	Any occasion
20	La Ultima Palabra	Contains the specified ingredient · 203 kcal	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Irish Rickey

1.0g estimated sugar

~163 kcal · 1.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Citronella Cooler

~113 kcal estimated

~113 kcal · 10.0g sugar

Simplest recipe

Hop Toad

3 ingredients

~135 kcal · 7.7g sugar

Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fresh Lime Juice?: Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice taste like?: The flavor of Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice?: This page lists 20 cocktails that include Fresh Lime Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
How much Fresh 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 Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice are on this page?: There are 20 cocktails featuring Fresh 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 Fresh Lime Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.