Lime Blush
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙
A Lime Blush is a non-alcoholic mocktail of fresh lime juice, lime cordial, sugar syrup, and grenadine, shaken and strained over crushed ice. Sharp, puckering lime hits first, grenadine rounding it into a pink-tinged sweetness before a syrupy finish softens the tartness.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Lime juice 60 mlLime cordial 15 mlSugar syrup 15 mlGrenadine syrup 15 ml
- Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Shake hard and long enough to fully dissolve the sugar syrup and grenadine into the tart lime juice.
- Add the grenadine last and taste before shaking — too much will overpower the lime's tartness.
FAQ
What is in a Lime Blush?
Fresh lime juice, lime cordial, sugar syrup, and grenadine syrup, shaken with ice and strained over crushed ice. It is a non-alcoholic drink, garnished with a lime wedge in an old-fashioned glass.
Is a Lime Blush alcoholic?
No, a Lime Blush is a non-alcoholic mocktail with 0% ABV. It is vegan, vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-free, and comes in at around 135 calories per serving.
What is a blush drink?
A blush drink is typically a pink or rosy-colored beverage, often named for its blushing hue rather than a specific set of ingredients. The Lime Blush gets its pink tint from grenadine syrup mixed into tart lime juice and cordial.