Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Gimlet
Lime cordial sharpens gin’s botanical clarity into a compact naval-era citrus classic with enduring minimalist appeal
Citrus · Sweet
Lime Cordial
Sweetener|Sweeteners|Non-alcoholic|Modern cocktail usage, Global
Lime cordial is a structured citrus sweetener used to balance highballs and refreshing cocktail structures
Lime cordial brings rounded lime citrus sweetness soft zest aroma and smooth acidity making it ideal for Gimlet Cordiale highballs and modern citrus serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Body
Medium
Taste
LimeCitrusSweet
Aroma
ZestLime PeelCitrus Oil
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
GimletCordiale HighballModern Citrus Serves
Modern Cocktails
Modern Highball VariationsRefreshing Spritz Structures
Signature Serves
Refreshing Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinVodkaSoda Water
Recommended With
ElderflowerGingerMint
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Lime Juice
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Lime Cordial
similar citrus profile with higher acidity and less sweetness
Serving Tips
Shake or stir well before use for consistent flavor
Storage Tips
Store refrigerated after opening for best freshness
Buying Tips
Choose natural lime cordial for cleaner citrus profile
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Lime Cordial
About Lime Cordial
What Does Lime Cordial Taste Like?
Sweet rounded lime forward with soft zest aroma and controlled acidity
How It Is Made
Produced by blending lime juice lime zest and sugar to create a balanced citrus concentrate
How To Use Lime Cordial in Cocktails
Use to balance highballs and citrus forward cocktail recipes
Best For
Highballs refreshing_citrus_serves and modern_spritz_variations
A Bit of History
Lime cordial developed as a stable sweetened lime concentrate for use in nautical and modern cocktail traditions