Lime Juice substitutes
The closest substitute for Lime Juice is Lime, which works and barely changes the drink. Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml. Lemon Juice also works. In a pinch, use Lime Cordial.
What to use instead of Lime Juice
LimeAlmost the same
Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml. Same amount.
Lemon JuiceWorks, tastes different
Softer, different aroma. Same amount.
Lime CordialLast resort
Sweetened, so cut the recipe's syrup. Same amount.
What is Lime Juice?
Fresh lime juice is essential to countless cocktails, providing bright acidity and citrus flavour. Always use freshly squeezed for best results.
118 drinks with Lime Juice
- AirmailGold Rum, Honey Syrup, Champagne
- Añejo HighballAged Rum, Triple Sec, Angostura Bitters
- AppletiniVodka, Apple Juice, Triple Sec
- Bacardi CocktailWhite Rum, Grenadine
- Banana DaiquiriWhite Rum, Crème de Banane, Simple Syrup
- BarracudaGold Rum, Galliano, Pineapple Juice
- BatangaTequila, Cola, Salt
- Blackberry Virgin MojitoBlackberries, Mint Leaves, Simple Syrup
- Blood Orange Mocktail SpritzerBlood Orange Juice, Soda Water
- Blue HawaiiWhite Rum, Vodka, Triple Sec
- Blue KamikazeVodka, Blue Curaçao
- Blueberry MojitoWhite Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Brazilian LemonadeSimple Syrup, Condensed Milk
- CanchancharaWhite Rum, Honey
- CantaritoTequila Reposado, Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice
- Cape CodderVodka, Cranberry Juice
- Cement MixerBaileys Irish Cream
- Charlie ChaplinSloe Gin, Apricot Brandy
- Chartreuse SwizzleGreen Chartreuse, Pineapple Juice, Velvet Falernum
- ChilcanoPisco, Angostura Bitters, Ginger Ale
- Corn n OilDark Rum, Velvet Falernum, Angostura Bitters
- CosmopolitanCitrus Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice
- Cranberry MocktailCranberry Juice, Soda Water
- Cuba LibreWhite Rum, Cola
- Cucumber CoolerCucumber, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- DaiquiriWhite Rum, Simple Syrup
- Daiquiri SlushWhite Rum, Simple Syrup, Water
- Dark 'n' StormyDark Rum, Ginger Beer
- DawaVodka, Honey
- Division BellMezcal, Aperol, Maraschino Liqueur
- Dizzy MezcalMezcal, Ginger Liqueur, Simple Syrup
- Don's Special DaiquiriGold Rum, White Rum, Passion Fruit Syrup
- Eastern BreezeVodka, Sake, Lychee Liqueur
- EastsideGin, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- El DiabloTequila, Crème de Cassis, Ginger Beer
- Frozen MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Gin RickeyGin, Soda Water
- Gin-Gin MuleGin, Mint Leaves, Simple Syrup
- Grand MargaritaTequila, Grand Marnier
- Hemingway SpecialWhite Rum, Grapefruit Juice, Maraschino Liqueur
- Honeysuckle DaiquiriWhite Rum, Honey Syrup
- Hotel NacionalWhite Rum, Apricot Brandy, Pineapple Juice
- HurricaneDark Rum, White Rum, Passion Fruit Purée
- IBA TikiFresh Ginger, Dark Rum, Smoked Rum
- IllegalMezcal, White Rum, Maraschino Liqueur
- Industry SourFernet-Branca, Green Chartreuse, Simple Syrup
- Jack RoseCalvados, Grenadine
- Jet PilotDark Rum, White Rum, Overproof Rum
- Jungle BirdDark Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice
- KamikazeVodka, Triple Sec
- Kentucky MuleBourbon, Ginger Beer
- Last WordGin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur
- Lemongrass GimletGin, Lemongrass Syrup
- Limoncello MojitoWhite Rum, Limoncello, Mint Leaves
- Lion's TailBourbon, Allspice Dram, Simple Syrup
- Mai TaiWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Triple Sec
- Mamie TaylorScotch Whisky, Ginger Beer
- Man o WarBourbon, Triple Sec, Sweet Vermouth
- Mango & Pineapple MojitoWhite Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Mango Margarita SlushTequila, Triple Sec, Mango Nectar
- MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec
- Margarita SlushTequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Mexican Firing SquadTequila, Grenadine, Angostura Bitters
- Mezcal MargaritaMezcal, Triple Sec
- MicheladaWorcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, Lager
- Mint, Lime, and Ginger SparklerMint Leaves, Ginger Beer, Soda Water
- Missionary's DownfallWhite Rum, Peach Brandy, Honey Syrup
- MojitoWhite Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Mojito SlushWhite Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Moscow MuleVodka, Ginger Beer
- Moscow Mule SlushVodka, Ginger Beer, Simple Syrup
- Naked and FamousMezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol
- Navy GrogWhite Rum, Gold Rum, Dark Rum
- Nuclear DaiquiriOverproof Rum, Green Chartreuse, Velvet Falernum
- Old CubanAged Rum, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- PalomaTequila, Grapefruit Soda, Salt
- Paloma SlushTequila, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
- PalomezcalMezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
- Passion Fruit MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec, Passion Fruit Purée
- Passion Fruit MuleVodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Ginger Beer
- Passionfruit Martini MocktailPassionfruit Puree, Vanilla Syrup, Soda Water
- Pegu ClubGin, Triple Sec, Angostura Bitters
- PeriodistaDark Rum, Triple Sec, Apricot Brandy
- Picante de la CasaTequila, Agave Syrup, Red Chili
- Pisco PunchPisco, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup
- Pisco SourPisco, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Planter's PunchDark Rum, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Porn Star MartiniVodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Passion Fruit Purée
- Purple HooterVodka, Chambord
- PussyfootOrange Juice, Lemon Juice, Grenadine
- Queens Park SwizzleDark Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Ramos Gin FizzGin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup
- Ranch WaterTequila, Soda Water
- Rum RunnerDark Rum, White Rum, Crème de Banane
- Rum SwizzleDark Rum, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Shirley GingerGinger Beer, Grenadine
- SiestaTequila, Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup
- Singapore SlingGin, Cherry Heering, Triple Sec
- Snake BiteYukon Jack
- Snowball CocktailAdvocaat, Lemonade
- SouthsideGin, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Spicy FiftyVodka, Elderflower Liqueur, Honey Syrup
- Spicy MargaritaTequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Strawberry DaiquiriWhite Rum, Strawberry Purée, Simple Syrup
- Strawberry Daiquiri SlushWhite Rum, Strawberry Purée, Simple Syrup
- Suffering BastardBourbon, Gin, Angostura Bitters
- Three Dots and a DashRhum Agricole, Aged Rum, Orange Juice
- Tommy's MargaritaTequila, Agave Syrup
- Tropical MocktailPineapple Juice, Mango Nectar, Ginger Beer
- Virgin MargaritaOrange Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Virgin MojitoMint Leaves, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Virgin Moscow MuleGinger Beer
- Virgin PalomaGrapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Watermelon Gin SpritzerGin, Watermelon Juice, Soda Water
- Watermelon-Lime-Mint CoolerWatermelon, Mint Leaves, Soda Water
- Woo Woo SlushVodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice
- Yellow BirdWhite Rum, Galliano, Triple Sec
- ZombieWhite Rum, Dark Rum, Overproof Rum
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