One Bottle. Countless Cocktails.
Whether you’re behind the bar or at home, here’s how to shake, stir, batch, and garnish like a pro—with zero sugar and zero guesswork.
Quick Start Tips — Read Before You build your drinks
To achieve a perfectly balanced cocktail, it is suggested you shake Cordial Craft with Ice — whether in a
cocktail shaker,
mason jar, or even a
water bottle (yes, really; double wall insulated water bottles rule (also great for on the go!)).
Shaking provides essential
aeration,
dilution, and
chilling — key to great texture and flavor, while tempering the alcohol.
- If it were not, bartenders would simply keep all ingredients in the fridge; which would be much faster and cost efficient
—
THAT is how
important
proper
dilution
and
aeration
is!
⚠️
Be careful with glass: If using a mason jar or similar, ensure it’s safe and thick enough for shaking.
Skipping the shake? No problem — just lengthen your drink with
soda water. This adds the dilution and subtle lift needed for balance.
Learn to Make an Endless Array of Balanced Cocktails
1. 🧊 Shake with Ice — Always.
Why it matters:
Cordial Craft is intentionally strong as it's built to replace both
citrus and
syrup. Shaking it with ice ensures:
- Proper dilution: Tempers the alcohol, bridges flavors
- Aeration: softens acidity, lightens textures and enhances aromas
- Chilling: for mouthfeel, refreshment, lowers sweetness and enhances balance
How to do it:
Use
0.75 to 1 oz of Cordial Craft with
2 oz of spirit, shake hard with ice, and double strain.
You can shake in:
- A cocktail shaker
- A water bottle (seriously—works in a pinch)
- A mason jar (be cautious with glass)
2. . 🧯 If You’re Not Shaking, Lengthen with Soda
If you’re not shaking (e.g., serving fast, batching, or going low-ABV), make sure you still dilute and aerate.
Best alternatives:
- Soda water or sparkling water (adds both dilution & bubbles)
- Tonic water
- Sparkling teas or botanical mixers
Ratio guide:
- 2 oz Spirit + 0.75-1 oz Cordial Craft + 4-6 oz Carbonated Water
— For Example: Above ratios with Rum and 8-12 mint leaves = Mojito!
- 1 oz Cordial Craft + 4–6 oz soda water = a crisp, sugar-free spritz or mocktail
3. 🥃 Measure Precisely
Recommended ratio:
- Spirit: 2 oz
- Cordial Craft: 0.75–1 oz
- Optional: Add bitters, modifiers, or garnish as desired
- Applies to all Sour based cocktails: Margaritas, Daquiris, Gimlets, Mojitos, riffs, et al.
✅ One 375 mL bottle yields ~25–30 cocktails at standard ratios.
4. 🧪
Use in Batches or Draft Systems
Batching is where Cordial Craft really shines.
Basic batching formula (for ~10 drinks):
- One whole 750 mL bottle of spirit
- One whole 375 mL bottle of Cordial Craft (or 10 fl oz if slightly less is desired)
- ~10 fl oz of Water (pre-dilution)
- Chill in Fridge: Then shake quickly (aerate) and pour over ice to serve
Shelf-life tip:
Cordial Craft is shelf-stable, but once batched with water and alcohol, keep it refrigerated for max freshness (up to 3–5 days).
5. 🌬️ Atomize, Spritz, or Garnish Creatively
Add a touch of aroma without overpowering.
Use cases:
- Spritz of absinthe on top of a finished cocktail with an atomizer
- Rinse your glass with a desired modifier spirit, or express citrus zest along inner surface.
- Use a small amount in a foam
6. 🍸 Mix Without Alcohol
Cordial Craft makes excellent mocktails and refreshers.
- Try it with soda, coconut water, or sparkling tea
- Add fresh herbs like mint or basil
- Use in zero-proof spirits or functional elixirs
Simple DIY Starter:
- For any cocktail, simply start by replacing the spirit with water or fluid of choosing.
- Build/shake the same as you otherwise would
- Avoid using eggs in cocktails that call for egg whites.
- A virgin clover club is delicious, but use fee foam (essentially a bitters bottle that can substitute for egg whites)
Pro-Tip: Egg whites without alcohol/alcohol substitute result in a cocktail that is 75% foam.
Example:
- 2 oz of Water
- 0.75 oz of Cordial Craft Sugar Free Lime
- 7-8 Raspberries
- Muddled and Shaken
- Strained over ice
❓Troubleshooting & FAQs
Not sure something’s quite right? Here’s how to fix it fast.
🟡 “My drink tastes too tart or acidic.”
Solution:
Cordial Craft is an all in one product: Imagine a single serving of lime juice and syrup in one small pour. Start with
0.75 oz and adjust upward only if needed.
Still too tart? Add:
- More dilution: Shake longer, or add soda water (water or ice)
- A touch of sweet liqueur, agave, or fresh fruit
🟢 “It’s too sweet for my taste.”
Solution:
This is usually a sign of
under-dilution, and/or simply, not shaking at all.
Shake longer, or:
- Lengthen with soda water or squeeze of a lime wedge (usually unnecessary)
- Shake longer
- Add more ice
💡 Pro Tip:
Freezer ice ≠ bar ice.
Bar ice is kept warmer and dilutes faster.
If using cold, dense freezer ice, try:
- Shaking longer and harder
- Letting the ice sit out for a minute
- Or adding 0.5–1 oz water to your shaker before shaking
Cordial Craft is simplified to one pour and doesn’t include the extra water you'd normally get from lime juice + syrup — so this small adjustment can bring perfect balance.
🟠 “Can I shake it in a mason jar or water bottle?”
Yes — but be cautious.
Glass jars can break under pressure. Don’t overtighten lids and never use thin glass.
Water bottles? Surprisingly effective — just shake and strain, or, add more ice and enjoy from it!
🔵 “What if I don’t have a shaker?”
Use whatever’s safe, sealable, and shakeable.
Options:
- Mason jar
- Protein shaker
- Water bottle
- Stirred builds also work, but may need soda water for dilution
🔴 “Is this okay to use with citrus or syrups?”
Yes, but usually
not necessary.
Cordial Craft is
designed to replace both — lime/lemon juice and simple syrup.
If you add citrus or sweetener, use small amounts to avoid overpowering the drink, while proportionally cutting back on Cordial Craft.
🟣 “Does it go bad?”
Essential elements of lime + sugar free sweetener = long shelf life!
- Unopened: shelf-stable
- Opened: refrigerate and use within
3–4 weeks for best flavor
(Though it often lasts much longer!)
🟤 “How many cocktails does one bottle make?”
About 25–30 cocktails at standard ratio (0.5-0.75 oz per serve).
For example: Skinny Pina-Margarita only requires 0.5 oz Cordial Craft
Perfect for:
- Bartending events
- At-home parties
- Cocktail kits and batching
⚫ “Can I use this without alcohol?”
Absolutely. Cordial Craft makes excellent
mocktails.
Try with:
- Sparkling water
- Coconut water
- Non-alcoholic spirits
- Tea or kombucha
💬 Still Have Questions?
Email us at sales@cordial-craft.com
or DM us on Instagram @cordial.craft
Why Choose Our Sugar-Free Lime Cordial?
Mixologist-Crafted Perfection
The ideal balance between tartness and sweetness for flawless cocktails every time
Innovative “Super Juicing” Method
Extracts the full-bodied essence of lime from the peel, to extract robust citrus essence without compromising shelf life or flavor consistency.
Low Calorie & Sugar-Free Sweetened
Designed to provide authentic citrus brightness with a fraction of the calories found in traditional cocktails.
Dual Functionality
Effortlessly replaces both lime juice and simple syrup, streamlining your mixing process and ensuring precise proportions.
Long Shelf Life, Less Waste
User-Friendly Preparation
Simplifies the creation of cocktails and mocktails—just pour, shake, and savor the impeccable balance.
Enhanced Guest Turnover
Our Sugar-Free Lime Cordial streamlines cocktail preparation, enabling faster service and allowing you to accommodate more guests efficiently
A Smarter Way to Mix—Without the Waste or Calories
Forget the limitations of traditional lime juice—the rapid oxidation, unpredictable acidity/quality, and short shelf life. We’ve reimagined cocktails from the peel up, using modern mixology techniques to extract its purest and most essential flavors while leaving behind the drawbacks.
By utilizing carefully selected sugar-free sweeteners, our cordial ensures that every cocktail is crisp, refreshing, and incredibly low in calories—all without sacrificing taste or balance.
In practice, guests are shocked that there is no additional sugar, they always assumed they are exceptional, traditionally made cocktails!
So no need to worry about any unfavorable flavors found in other sugar free products!
Whether you're crafting drinks behind a bar or at home, our Sugar Free Lime Cordial ensures every cocktail is perfectly balanced, effortlessly created, and refreshingly simple—all with zero waste and maximum consistency.
Order now and experience the future of effortless, mixologist-quality cocktails—with none of the sugar, fuss, or compromise!
How to Use It
For Cocktails – Just mix 2 parts of your chosen spirit with 1 part of our Sugar Free Lime Cordial to create an endless array of cocktails, including but not limited to...
Skinny Margaritas – Bright citrus with the perfect touch of sweetness.
Low-Calorie Daiquiris – A lighter way to enjoy this timeless favorite.
Refreshing Mojitos – All the brightness, none of the hassle.
Cucumber Gimlets – A crisp, modern twist.
Pisco Sours – Flawlessly balanced, effortlessly made.
For Mocktails & Sodas – Add to sparkling water or iced tea for a bold, citrus-forward kick with fewer calories.
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