Bachelor on the Cheap

By Mike Thayer

Good sized squeeze bottle

I enjoy the occasional beer or glass of wine, but if I'm going to participate in cocktail hour, it's usually with a whiskey drink and my go-to is whiskey and water with a squeeze or splash of lime juice.

In the past I've just used a straight squeeze from a sliced lime and included the slice with my drink.  Sometimes I would use the RealLime brand juice from the bottle.  But realizing I didn't have anything lime at home during a recent trip to the liquor store, the liquor store guru working that night recommended Master of Mixes Lime Juice.  I had never used the stuff before and with my liquor store guru never having failed me with a recommendation I bought a bottle of it to try.

Made with key lime juice which is sweetened ever so slightly with pure cane sugar, this is a great add to any cocktail calling for lime juice.  It delivers on tart lime flavor with a touch of sweet.  And it's not just for cocktails either!  Use is to create Mocktails like mojitos, margaritas, and limeades.  I like to use it often when drinking ice water, because yes water can get boring.  And don't stop there!  It's a nice finishing touch on grilled fare, it's particularly good on BBQ, hitting the meat with a few squirts when letting the meat rest before serving.  Also excellent on street tacos, hit 'em up before applying your favorite taco sauce.

Costing me $3.29 for a 12.7 ounce bottle, I'm giving Master of Mixes Lime Juice 5 out of 5 Bachelor on the Cheap stars.  It's an easy repeat buy!