But Mexican orchards were undamaged and there the smaller, zestier lime never gave up its ground. Today, at Mexican markets you can buy the limes in net bags of a dozen or more for just a couple ...

Mexican Key, West Indian, Or Bartender's Lime Botanically labeled as citrus x aurantiifolia, the juicy Mexican Key lime is small, firm, and green with a yellowish blush and a soft, yellow-green flesh.

Key limes (also called Mexican or West Indian limes) are the most common lime found throughout the world; the U.S. is the exception in preferring the Persian lime. That’s largely due to an ...

If you love Key lime pie, I think you will also love this version. The biggest way I venture out from the traditional method is by baking the pie in the oven to set the filling.

1 tsp. finely grated Mexican, Key or standard lime zest (shiny green part only) 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice from 3 to 6 Mexican limes, 8 to 12 Key limes or 3 to 6 standard limes.

Key limes, also known as bartender or Mexican limes, are much smaller than the more common Persian lime. By Chef John Folse Published : Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT ...