- 1 tbsp lime juice = 1 tbsp lemon juice (The Kitchn)Closest swap in acidity and brightness. Slightly less floral than lime.
- 1 tbsp lime juice = 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (cooking only) (A Couple Cooks)Works for marinades and dressings where citrus aroma is secondary.
Lime juice substitutes
Tested swaps for lime juice, with ratios and sources.
Measure substitutes by weight where you can. The Lime juice converter gives the grams.
Note: our substitutions are direct, not chained — we don't recommend substituting a substitute.