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Rose's Lime Juice
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Rose's Lime Juice

Rose's
12 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Rose's Lime Juice is a small, syrupy mixer that lives on the cocktail shelf of American grocery stores — usually found in the mixers & cocktail accessories aisle near simple syrups, grenadine, bitters, and bottled lime and lemon concentrates. Housed in a colorful 12-foz bottle with a screw cap and a heritage logo, it leans on a long-standing bartending reputation: “trusted for over a century.” Shoppers reach for it on weekend entertaining runs, last-minute cocktail nights, or when they want an easy splash of lime flavor without juicing fresh fruit. The brand positions itself as a classic, reliable choice for home bartenders and casual entertainers who value convenience and consistent flavor; culturally it evokes retro cocktail culture and busy adults who want bar-quality mixers at home. The label attempts to balance authenticity and convenience — spotlighting “real lime juice” while also listing “natural flavors,” yet the ingredient panel reveals high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and artificial colors. There are no organic or kid-specific certifications, and the bright hue and sweet taste can appeal to younger palates, though it isn’t marketed as a children’s product. In plain terms, this is a heavily processed syrup-style mixer designed to deliver instant tartness and sweetness: viscous, glossy, and very pourable. In use, it’s part of a ritual — a quick pour into a shaker for gimlets, margaritas, or a limeade for kids; bartenders prize its consistency for repeatable cocktails. Its convenience and long shelf life make it a pantry staple for cocktail-centric occasions and impromptu entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 71
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Lime, Juice, Concentrate,, Sodium, Metabisulfite, (Preservative),, Natural, Flavors,, Yellow, 5,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Metabisulfite - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as high fructose corn syrup, sodium metabisulfite, artificial colors, and natural flavors, indicating extensive industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Rose's Lime Juice

Well, that depends on your perspective! It’s low in calories, but it does have high fructose corn syrup and added sugars, which might not be ideal if you’re watching your sugar intake. It's great for adding a tangy kick to cocktails or dishes, but maybe not something you'd want to sip on daily as a health tonic.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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