Any self-respecting cocktail lover should always have a few items on hand: a shaker, a muddler, a juicer and some big ice cubes. And, especially in the summer, a bag of ripe limes.
Unlike its citrus siblings lemon and orange, lime brings a balance of sweet and sour to a drink. And that's why it's an essential part of tropical classics like the Daiquiri and Margarita.
So we selected from our recipe library a few summery drinks you may not have made before that call for fresh lime juice. Mix one up the next time you're relaxing on the porch or by the pool.
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