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Lime Cocktails: 10 Classic Recipes

All well-made cocktails are meant to bring out many different flavors on your palate. Just think about some of the best cocktails you've had -- many have a punch of sour, which adds a deep, bright flavor. The secret? Often lime juice -- it's not just a garnish on the rim of the glass. Without lime, some of the most popular and classic cocktails would fall flat (lime juice is key in the margarita and the gimlet). It helps balance a drink and downplay the strength of the alcohol, which usually means you end up drinking more in the end!

We love the way limes work in cocktails, so we've rounded up some of the best lime-based cocktails from around the web. These drinks pack the pucker, but in a good way.

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The best Cuban mojitos are made with just five ingredients: mint leaves, sugar, lime juice, white rum and soda to top it all off. It's one of the most refreshing lime-based cocktails.

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All well-made cocktails are meant to bring out many different flavors on your palate. Just think about some of the best cocktails you've had -- many have a punch of sour, which adds a deep, bright fla...
All well-made cocktails are meant to bring out many different flavors on your palate. Just think about some of the best cocktails you've had -- many have a punch of sour, which adds a deep, bright fla...
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convivialkim
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03:01 PM on 05/22/2012
How about a Cucumber-Lime Martini? It's delightfully refreshing. I love it with most Latin, Asian and seafood dishes.
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cardiaccare
original flower child
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11:48 AM on 05/15/2012
You are making me thirsty, and it isn't even noon yet!
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Jennifer Kim
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07:09 PM on 05/10/2012
Perfect time for mojitos! How about adding a nice fresh margarita to the mix?

http://www.organic-cocktail-recipes.com/margarita-recipe.html
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