Guide
Cocktails Made With 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.
42Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
9.3gMedian sugar
212 kcalMedian calories
17.1%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acapulco | Contains the specified ingredient · 160 kcal | Any occasion |
| 2 | Apricot Lady | Contains the specified ingredient · 232 kcal | Any occasion |
| 3 | Autodafé | Contains the specified ingredient · 92 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 4 | Barracuda | Contains the specified ingredient · 247 kcal | Any occasion |
| 5 | Blue Margarita | Contains the specified ingredient · 240 kcal | Any occasion |
| 6 | Casa Blanca | Contains the specified ingredient · 183 kcal | Any occasion |
| 7 | Cosmopolitan | Contains the specified ingredient · 136 kcal | Any occasion |
| 8 | Duchamp's Punch | Contains the specified ingredient · 236 kcal | Any occasion |
| 9 | Frozen Apple | Contains the specified ingredient · 277 kcal | Any occasion |
| 10 | Frozen Daiquiri | Contains the specified ingredient · 179 kcal | Any occasion |
| 11 | Frozen Mint Daiquiri | Contains the specified ingredient · 156 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Frozen Pineapple Daiquiri | Contains the specified ingredient · 144 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | Gauguin | Contains the specified ingredient · 239 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Gimlet | Contains the specified ingredient · 221 kcal | Any occasion |
| 15 | Gin Swizzle | Contains the specified ingredient · 166 kcal | Any occasion |
| 16 | Green Devil | Contains the specified ingredient · 339 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 17 | Hemingway Special | Contains the specified ingredient · 202 kcal | Any occasion |
| 18 | Hurricane | Contains the specified ingredient · 442 kcal | Any occasion |
| 19 | Imperial Cocktail | Contains the specified ingredient · 128 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 20 | Jitterbug | Contains the specified ingredient · 381 kcal | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Lime Juice?
- 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 Lime Juice taste like?
- The flavor of 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 Lime Juice?
- This page lists 20 cocktails that include Lime Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
- How much 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 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 Lime Juice are on this page?
- There are 20 cocktails featuring 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 Lime Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.