Why do bartenders use lime instead of lemons in cocktails??

Question

I've scratching my head over this one....

I realized that bartenders favor lime more instead of lemon while making cocktails... Why is this so? Does lime some how affects the taste,flavor and aroma of the drink? Or its just to save cost?

Personally I prefer my cocktails with lemons instead of lime.

Answer 1

Well, Usually Bartenders use Lime for the reason being that it contains higher level of sugars and colouring, there for it gives in the better scent, not to forget the Colour blend in the cocktail.. Also Lime has a perfect taste of bitterness or perhaps it settels in nicely with alochol, Anyways... Lemon slices are usually used for decoration. Not all the cases though, depending the drink.

Answer 2

I've noticed in the US that limes (out side of Florida) are usually more expensive than lemons. In Europe limes are even more expensive.
I personally prefer the taste of lime in my drinks... Bartenders probably use it more because it give your drink a more exotic taste. I've been in and out of a lot of places and the use of limes in bars seems to be a recent happening.

Answer 3

Most people prefer limes, gin/vodka tonics always get limes unless otherwise suggested, in vodka sodas you never know so I always ask, most people still prefer limes. All margaritas and anything with cranberry juice always gets a lime, and all other juice mixes get a cherry or orange, there just aren't many drinks that call for a lemon (besides long islands, lemon drops, tokyo teas and AMFs)

Answer 4

Limes have a distinctly different taste and aroma to lemons, and people have their preferences. I'm sure most bars would have both, just ask.

Answer 5

I prefer lemons too. Especially in my Gin and Tonics. I find the limes make the G&T too bitter for my taste.

Answer 6

Lime has a subtler taste than lemon, and therefor will not taste so strong in your drink....only ever use lemon for Gin & Tonic myself...

Answer 7

Mexican huevos rancheros are significantly an actual Mexican meals recipe. This dish may be very delicious and mouthwatering. Other famous recipes are Mexican sandwiches, Mexican rolls and Mexican tortas and for excellent flavor, are attempting scorching salsa or spicy salsa as well.

Answer 8

Storage - they are smaller and can be stored more easily in the limited bar space.

Answer 9

To avoid the hassle of seeds.

Answer 10

taste better