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Kermit's Key Lime Juice

Kermit's is a Key West key lime shop. It sells bottled juice online and in store.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Kermit's sells juice at its Key West shops. Its online store ships too. Goldbelly also lists the double strength juice.

Professional insight

Pastry cooks check strength before swapping brands. Kermit's double strength juice changes how much you pour.

  • Halve the amount if a recipe assumes regular juice.
  • Key lime juice is sharper than Persian lime juice.
  • Glass bottles ship heavier; check shipping before checkout.
  • Taste a new bottle before adding it to custard.

Check the label

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Kermit's key lime juice facts

Fruit
Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia
Shop base
Key West, Florida
Strength sold
Double strength

How to use it

  • Key lime pie with condensed milk and egg yolks.
  • Marinades for fish and shrimp.
  • Salad dressings and salsas.
  • Limeade and cocktails, diluted to taste.

Start with half the juice a recipe lists. Add more after tasting.

Storage

Store sealed Kermit's bottles away from heat and light. Refrigerate after opening. Follow the label's use by advice.

Common questions

What does double strength mean?
It is more concentrated, so you use about half as much.
Is Kermit's sold in supermarkets?
Rarely outside Florida. Buy it from the shop or online.
Does it ship to Canada?
Goldbelly lists shipping to Canada with some limits.
Is key lime juice the same as lime juice?
No. Key limes are smaller, more acidic and more aromatic.