Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice

[Fat Guy]

Do you all think Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice might be a useful ingredient in cocktail-making, perhaps as an alternative to Rose's?

[beans]

Yum. Key limes.

Useful - yes!

Replacement for Rose's goo - technically, no. But I'd give it a try since I keep a bottle of Rose's around only for guests that like it.

[Fat Guy]

So the Web site, wich I just found, recommends using it in a margarita.

http://keylimejuice.com/recipes.htm

Any other ideas?

[Suzanne F]

But it's completely different from Rose's. Rose's is clear, processed and sweetened; Nellie and Joe's is straight, sour juice. You couldn't make a gimlet with N & J's. But you could make one hell of a sour. (I have this in my fridge all the time.)

:pucker: :pucker:

[beans]

For gimlets, I use fresh squeezed lime juice and simple syrup. I'd like to try the same with the key lime juice that I purchase and usually use for pies....

Simple syrup is a necessity in any home or commercial bar.