Entries Categorized as 'Lime Juice'

Daiquiri: The term “Daiquiri” has come to be associated with slightly alcoholic fruit smoothies over the years, but that’s not at all what the original recipe called for. The classic Daiquiri is light rum, lime or lemon juice, and a little sugar – that’s it. If you’re used to thinking of Daiquiris as fru-fru cocktails for beginners, you might change your mind after trying this version. The rum packs a nice little punch you can definitely taste. The overall flavor is distinctly ... READ MORE

Gimlet: The classic Gimlet recipe is half gin and half lime juice. The most common recipe uses Rose’s (sweetened) Lime Juice, but you can also use real lime juice and simple syrup. Because Rose’s has been around forever and is a quality product, you can actually use it and still respect yourself (unlike some other bottled mixer shortcuts). Whichever way you go, the end result is a light, refreshing lime drink with juniper overtones from the gin. If you don’t like ... READ MORE

Honolulu Cooler: You don’t often hear about the Honolulu Cooler these days. In fact, you may never have heard of it at all. But if you like pineapple, lime and peach with not a whole lot of alcohol kick, this is one you definitely need to try. The Honolulu Cooler also inspires creative presentation – it’s exactly the sort of cocktail that deserves an umbrella, sparklers, of skewered fruit pieces on a long toothpick. Unlike most of the cocktails you’ll find here, the ... READ MORE