What cocktails are on this page?

This page lists 13 cocktails matched on multiple criteria — whiskey 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 13 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.

Guide

Lime Whiskey Cocktails for Taco Night — Ranked by Data

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.

13Recipes reviewed

13Matching this guide

10.1gMedian sugar

210 kcalMedian calories

15.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Best for
1	Bloody Scotsman	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 380 kcal	Any occasion
2	Cotton Club Flip	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 432 kcal	Any occasion
3	Frisco Sour	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 205 kcal	Any occasion
4	Irish Rickey	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 163 kcal	Any occasion
5	Limestone	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 215 kcal	Quick, easy serve
6	Mamie Taylor	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 163 kcal	Quick, easy serve
7	Scotch Sour	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 127 kcal	Any occasion
8	The Bone	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile · 351 kcal	Any occasion
9	California Lemonade	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile	Any occasion
10	Chef's Pain	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile	Any occasion
11	Eastern Sour	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile	Any occasion
12	Jocose Julep	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile	Any occasion
13	Smoked Margarita	Matches whiskey + lime + taco-night profile	Any occasion

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Mamie Taylor

1.0g estimated sugar

~163 kcal · 1.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Scotch Sour

~127 kcal estimated

~127 kcal · 2.6g sugar

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want a data-backed shortlist of cocktail recipes
You want nutrition context alongside recipe rankings
You want to compare drinks across multiple metrics at once

Poor fit if:

You need medical or dietary advice
You need exact bar-specific nutrition values
You assume one low metric means all metrics are low

Frequently asked questions

What cocktails are on this page?: This page lists 13 cocktails matched on multiple criteria — whiskey 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 13 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.