Lime
Consider one of the best cocktails you've ever had, but what's the secret? Lime juice is more than just a garnish or rim. Without it, cocktails other than the most popular and classic ones wouldn't be as popular as they'd hoped for (lime juice is the key to margaritas, mojitos, and gimlets). Lime balances the cocktail's flavor while also softening the alcohol's impact on your palate.
In the 19th century, they began to take Scurvy (English port lime) as a disease, and British sailors were nicknamed "Limey".
Just think of some of the best cocktails you've ever had—many have a tart punch that adds a deep, bright flavor. Sir? Lime juice isn't just a garnish on the rim of the glass. Without it, even the most popular and classic cocktails would fall flat (lime juice is key to margaritas, Mojitos, and gimlets). It helps balance a drink and effectively minimizes the alcohol, which ultimately comes from more intrinsic factors!
To prevent scurvy in the 19th century, British sailors were given a daily allowance of citrus fruits such as lemons, which were later processed into limes. The lime earned its nickname "Limey" from British sailors' use of limes.
