Love the zesty flavor of the mighty lime? So did the cocktail masters. Turns out, many of the most popular classic mixed drinks are lime cocktails! The classic daiquiri, gimlet, margarita and mojito all have one thing in common: they’re made with lime! This humble fruit powers some of the most iconic alcoholic drinks there are. Here are all the best classic lime cocktails! There’s something for everyone here: these mixed drinks span the gamut of rum, vodka, tequila, gin…and even a few more unique liquors. Let’s get started!
And now: the best classic lime cocktails to try!
A few more great lime cocktails
Want more inspiration? There are a few more great cocktails with lime that we couldn’t leave out: Also try: Hemingway Daiquiri, Strawberry Daiquiri, Lime Frozen Daiquiri Also try: Vodka Gimlet, French Gimlet, Basil Gimlet Also try: all our Best Margarita Recipes, like Jalapeño, Skinny, Mezcal, Beergarita, Cadillac, Mango, Italian, and more! Also try: Limoncello Mojito Also try: Mexican Mule, Mezcal Mule, Kentucky Mule, Irish Mule, Gin Gin Mule, Watermelon Mule, Cider Mule Also try: Cuba Libre Also try: Southside Fizz, Sake Southside
Vodka Tonic One of the easiest mixed drinks of all time! This two-ingredient cocktail is bubbly, citrusy, and refreshing.Jungle Bird A tropical rum cocktail with a twist! Bitter Campari offsets sweet pineapple juice to make a balanced, refreshing mixed drink.Tequila Sour A delightful sweet tart drink with a frothy foam topping: a mashup of a 1920’s sour cocktail with a margarita.Fernet Sour Cocktail One of the most unique craft cocktails! Also known as the Industry Sour, it stars Fernet-Branca and lime.
Best lime juicer
When you’re making lime cocktails, a good citrus juicer is a must! Using a juicer makes sure you get all the juice out of the lime without cramping your fingers. It’s especially helpful when you’re juicing lots of limes, like for a margarita pitcher. In the market for a lime juicer? Here’s a link to the juicer we have: it’s slick and juices limes in an instant! No reviews
