Nellie and Joe's 100% Key Lime Juice, 12oz glass

Oh, my goodness! I opened one bottle (I ordered two), took a whiff of it, and knew this was the best ever key lime juice I'd ever find! Upon tasting it, I was delighted that the flavor wasn't overly tart, like some key lime flavorings. I've added 2 tablespoons of it to 2 quarts of Crystal Light fruit punch, and it blends well with the fruit punch; I didn't get a sour or upset stomach after drinking it. I'll be making a cake that calls for lime curd with this product, and I'm expecting the curd will turn out well. After I've actually made the cake, I will post my taste-test results. The label instructions tell you to immediately put the bottle(s) in the refrigerator upon receiving the product, NOT after you've opened the bottle, which I did. Since this product does not have preservatives, I need to find out how long the juice is good. **UPDATE: I searched Nellie and Joe's website FAQ's and found the following helpful information: 1. How long is the juice good? The juice is guaranteed up to the “Best By” date printed on the neck of the bottle. You should refrigerate the container after purchase, and we do not recommend using after the “Best By” date. I received the juice on 04/10, and the "Best By" date on both bottles is December 15, 2016. So, there is plenty of time for all those key-lime recipes I plan to make! 2. The juice was not refrigerated when I purchased it, so why do I have to refrigerate it now? While the juice is shelf-stable until opened, refrigerating the product after purchase will dramatically slow down the darkening of the juice. 3. The juice is starting to turn brown. What does that mean? This is a normal occurrence that takes place in citrus products and does not affect the quality of the juice. Refrigerating after purchase will dramatically slow down the darkening process. The product is good through the “Best By” date printed on the bottle. Lastly, the bottle's label has Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Pie recipe, which I'll try after making the lime-curd cake. Enjoy.

This is real key lime juice from Nellie and Joe's. Local grocery stores sell Nellie and Joe's "Key West Lime Juice," which is less expensive. I used to buy it but it's plain lime juice. Great to find it on Amazon. I bought it one other time and used it for key lime pie and key lime cookies, which are a big hit. I highly recommend it, and shipping was fast!

My brother lived in Key West for about a decade and we would visit him a couple times each year. On those trips we made sure to have local specialties like conch fritters and, of course, key lime pie. Over the years we have tried to replicate the great taste of those local pies, and have found that this Nellie and Joe's product comes as close as one can get without buying the key limes and squeezing them ourself! It has no preservatives, so you really need to put it in the refrigerator upon delivery and use it sooner than later. Our favorite recipe is fairly traditional; 3 beaten egg yolks, 14oz sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup of this key lime juice whisked and then poured into a graham cracker crust. We will bake the pie at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes and then let it cool before chilling it in the refrigerator for serving. We like to top off each serving with two things -- a dollop of vanilla whipped cream (1/4 pint whipping cream, one tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, all whipped together fairly stiffly) and then a light coating of lime zest over the pie and the whipped cream. It not only tastes great but it looks good too. It is not hard to find the regular Key West Lime Juice around here, but that stuff is not the same as the 100% Key Lime Juice product. We are very glad that the 100% key lime juice is available here and recommend that you give Nellie and Joe's 100% Key Lime Juice a try if you are in the mood for a delicious key lime pie. Go for it.

This is the 2nd time I purchased this juice because my grandkids made drinks out of the 1st bottle so I bought another so I could make key lime pie. I love key lime pie but this juice has a bad after taste so I have to decrease the amount that the recipe calls for.

Wow, great value. Arrived quickly. It's a terrific way to add that touch of lime to a cold Corona without needing to cut a fresh lime.

After years of being on Amazon this is my first review! I felt the need to warn other consumers, because I would want to be warned regarding a product could possibly get me sick and that’s not refundable …. Especially for consumers that don’t know what fresh key lime should look like upon arrival. I’m so disgusted… I expected fresh key lime juice, but instead a bottle of thick, brown tinted and distasteful spoiled product was delivered. After reading the label I was real impressed with the ingredients not having any preservatives.. just key lime. So I decided to try this brand, but sadly I was immediately disappointed! I will go back to my previous brand even though they have gone up on their price… or just squeeze my own from the store. Better safe than sick! I use key lime juice every morning in warm water for years. Immediately after opening I always pour into ice trays and freeze.and place a cube in glass of warm water. Therefore, I know my key lime juice and believe me it shouldn’t have a brown tint, thick and smelly upon arrival…. Yes, it’s true after you have opened the bottle often it will eventually have a brown tint but once it has thickened it is no longer good. It shouldn’t arrive brown tint , thick and smelly…. The expiration date on the bottle was not expired. So I’m not sure if this product went bad while manufacturing, or it has been sitting in a hot warehouse, not sealed properly sitting on a hot truck or just not moving in sales, so they push it off on customers… but whatever the problem is, it’s not healthy for consumers…. or cost effective when you can’t get your money back! Don’t believe the hype! Fresh key lime juice does not have a brown tint especially before you open the bottle and definitely shouldn’t be thick with a horrible smell… I believe they say it’s normal for key lime to have a brown tint to keep sales, but what they are not saying is… it shouldn’t have a brown tint before you open it only eventually after you’ve opened, but it should never be thick or smell… key lime has a distinct fresh aroma . Hopefully this company will get themselves together….

I love this juice!!! It makes the perfect key lime pie per directions, but we love a tart pie, so I always zest several limes into the filling and on top of the pie. Nellie and Joe’s is the only key lime juice I’ll use.

I'm happy with it.