Lime Cordial

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 208
Protein (g): 0
Fat (g): 0
Carbs (g): 52
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): 5

Formulated as a high-brix citrus syrup; carbohydrates come primarily from added sugar. Vitamin C content varies by brand and declines with storage.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 120 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Lime cordial is a sweetened, lime-flavored syrup with a translucent green tint. It tastes bright and zesty with a rounded sweetness and a slightly viscous body. Commonly used to sweeten and balance cocktails and mocktails, it blends smoothly in shaken drinks, highballs, and sodas. Sold as bottled cordial or concentrated syrup, some versions include lime peel oils for extra aroma.

Modern lime cordial grew from 19th-century British preserved lime juices used for long voyages and bar service. It spread through cocktail culture worldwide, becoming a staple mixer in gimlet-style drinks and spritzes. Commercial production typically combines sugar with lime juice or concentrate, then filters and bottles.