Lime Cocktails & Drinks

Shake a blushing-pink Cosmopolitan — vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry and lime — tart, never syrupy. The Drink Doctor explains the citrus-sugar balance.

Build a crisp Gin & Tonic with a juniper-forward gin, dry tonic and lots of ice. The Drink Doctor on ratio, carbonation and why lime is more than garnish.

Build a real Mai Tai with aged rum, lime, orange curaçao and orgeat — never syrupy. The Drink Doctor on why restraint is what makes tiki work.

Master the definitive margarita recipe with scientific precision. Learn the chemistry of citrus acidification, why the ratio of reposado tequila to lime creates optimal flavor equilibrium, and how salt affects taste perception. The definitive Mexican cocktail.

Master the definitive mojito recipe with scientific precision. Learn the chemistry of mint essential oils, why proper muddling technique matters, and how carbonation affects dilution in highball cocktails. The definitive Cuban cocktail.

Build a crisp Moscow Mule with spicy ginger beer, vodka and fresh lime in an ice-cold copper mug. The Drink Doctor on why ginger-beer quality decides the drink.