Cocktails with Fresh lime juice
Fresh lime juice is the juice squeezed from limes, bringing sharp, bright acidity and a slightly bitter, aromatic edge to a drink. It balances sweetness and spirit in sours, daiquiris, margaritas and many highballs. Squeeze the limes before use and strain out the pulp if desired. 12 cocktails on YouCocktail use Fresh lime juice: classic recipes with exact quantities, method, strength and swaps.
CosmopolitanA tart, fruity cocktail of lemon-flavored vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry, served up in a chilled glass.
Cuba LibreA long, refreshing highball of white rum, cola and fresh lime juice, sweet and bubbly with a bright citrus finish.
DaiquiriA short, chilled mix of white rum, fresh lime juice and sugar, balanced between tart citrus and light sweetness.
Mai TaiA tiki classic of two rums, orange curaçao, orgeat and lime juice: tart, nutty and rounded, served over crushed ice.
MargaritaA classic sour of blanco tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice, served without ice in a salt-rimmed glass; tart, citrusy and lightly salty.
MojitoA Cuban highball of white rum, fresh lime, mint and soda water: light, tangy, herbal and gently sweet.
Moscow MuleA long, fizzy highball of vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer, served over ice in a copper mug. Crisp, citrusy and gently spicy.
PalomaA tall, fizzy Mexican highball of blanco tequila, lime and grapefruit soda, with a pinch of salt: tangy, lightly bitter and refreshing.
Planter's PunchA short Jamaican rum drink with lime and fresh sugar cane juice, served over ice: rich, tart and gently sweet.
Strawberry DaiquiriA blended mix of white rum, lime juice and ripe strawberries: fruity and frosty, with a sweet-tart balance.
Virgin MargaritaA tart, lightly sweet citrus drink with orange, lime and agave, shaken and served with an optional salted rim, without any alcohol.
Virgin MojitoThe classic Mojito without the rum: lime, mint and sugar topped with soda water for a fresh, tart, lightly sweet long drink.