Homemade Rose’s Lime Juice Cordial Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis Homemade Rose’s Lime Juice is great for making cocktails at home! Just 3 easy ingredients will jazz up any cocktail, mocktail, margarita, or gin gimlet.
All you need is lime, sugar, and water – and you can make a great cordial for your cocktails if you can’t find bottled Rose’s lime.
Want some great cocktail ideas? Try this easy lime simple syrup in our basil gin and tonic, coconut water margarita, or our grapefruit gimlet.
I love making gin gimlets, they are my go-to cocktail to make for parties, summer BBQs, or just for myself on a Friday night. The classic ingredients are gin, Rose’s Lime Cordial Syrup… and that is all! I like to top mine with a little seltzer for some bubbles, but its great with or without it.
Why This Recipe Works
- It’s sweet, tart, and tangy.
- This syrup is easy to make – and ready in 10 minutes.
- It has a great bright and citrusy flavor.
- Made with 3 Ingredients
- Great for gin gimlets, margaritas, or any cocktail with simple syrup.
A few years ago there was a nation-wide shortage of Rose’s Lime! I remember being in Wisconsin for the 4th of July and unable to find any… and that lasted all summer. Making your own is incredibly easy and only takes a few ingredients. Never be without Rose’s lime cordial syrup again!
What Equipment Do I Need?
- Vitamix or high-speed blender
- Colander or fine mesh strainer, or a nut milk bag
- Mason jar to store the syrup
Another benefit to making your own homemade Roses Lime Cordial is you can skip any artificial ingredients: especially the corn syrup or preservatives. This DIY version is made with just plain sugar, water, and lime.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Sugar
- Water
- Fresh limes
That’s it! By blending all the ingredients together in a blender, you can DIY your own lime cordial syrup in a few minutes. No trip to the store required!
Recipe FAQs
Rose’s lime juice is a sweetened syrupy lime juice, like a lime-infused simple syrup. Fresh lime juice has s wonderful tart flavor, but isn’t sweetened.
This homemade Rose’s lime juice lasts for up to 5 days when refrigerated. Unlike the store-bought syrup, this recipe uses fresh ingredients so it won’t last as long.
Store any leftover lime juice in an airtight container and refrigerate and use within 5 days.
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Homemade Rose’s Lime Juice Cordial
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6 limes freshly juiced
Instructions
- To a high speed blender: add the sugar, water, and lime juice. Blend on low for 1 minute, and increase speed until peel is completely dissolved.
- Strain over a fine mesh colander into a mason jar. Refrigerate and use within 1 week.
Nutrition
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I’m confused. Your post says you use a whole lime then the ingredients say 6 limes, juiced. How many whole limes are you adding to the 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar, 6??
I liked the idea of blending the fruit but didn’t find the proportions quite right. I adjusted to use 2 limes (quartered) plus the juice of one additional lime with only 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. This came pretty close to the taste of the Roses that I had on hand (but better!). It made about 1 cup of final product. My limes were perhaps on the small side but pretty typical for what’s available in grocery.
It just wasn’t quite there. I live in the country and finding the good things in life isn’t always possible. The store had bars it lime juice and by mixing your recipe and that, it was pretty close. Thanks for your recipe.
Great idea!
Thank you! I can’t have a gimlet without it 🙂
A great way to save money !
Yes, and homemade lime cordial is much better for you as well, no artificial flavors or syrups in this!