Makrut lime

Citrus hystrix

Punchy and aromatic

“Citrus at full voltage.”

Botanical Type

Citrus

Origin

Southeast Asia

Flavour Notes

Intense lime oils, green zest, sharp citrus leaf, bright perfume

Role in Gin

Delivers piercing citrus top notes and a more vivid, green-edged aromatic lift.

About Makrut lime

Makrut lime has an unmistakably vivid citrus profile — sharper, greener, and more aromatic than standard lime. It can bring both zest and leaf-like freshness, giving a gin a bright tension that feels energetic and highly perfumed. Used carefully, it creates a striking top note without flattening the rest of the recipe.