Lime

A small green citrus fruit, representing the lime used in drinks, cooking, and Mexican cuisine.

The Lime emoji depicts the small, green citrus fruit essential to many cuisines and cocktails. It's widely used when discussing Mexican food, tropical drinks, cooking with citrus, or anything requiring that distinctive tart lime flavor that's both sour and slightly sweet.

Frequently appears in:

• Mexican and Latin American food posts
• Cocktail and drink recipes
• Summer and tropical themes
• Cooking and recipe sharing
• Sassy comments or “zesty” mood captions
• Green-toned aesthetics and tropical content

This emoji brings instant associations with margaritas, tacos, Thai food, and beach vibes.