Lemon Juice Cocktail Recipes

Bright, sharp, and irresistibly refreshing, citrus notes bring an instant lift to a drink. Lemon juice is one of the most versatile ingredients behind the bar, balancing sweetness and adding a crisp edge. Its lively acidity transforms ordinary mixes into sophisticated sips. From sparkling aperitifs to strong classics, its role is both timeless and essential. Each recipe here showcases the artistry of citrus harmony.

Absolute Favourites

Whiskey Sour

A classic cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet and sour with the rich complexity of whiskey.

Amaretto Sour

A perfectly balanced cocktail marrying the sweet, nutty flavor of amaretto with tart lemon juice, elevated by bourbon and a silky egg white foam.

Tom Collins

A tall, sparkling, and wonderfully refreshing gin and lemon cocktail perfect for warm weather.

Long Island Iced Tea

A deceptively potent cocktail that tastes remarkably like non-alcoholic iced tea but contains five different spirits.

All-Time Classics

Apple Martini

A crisp, vibrant, and stylish cocktail that perfectly balances the sweetness and tartness of fresh green apple with smooth vodka.

Lemon Drop Martini

A sweet and sour vodka-based cocktail that tastes like the hard candy it is named after.

Vodka Collins

A crisp, clean, and effervescent tall drink made with vodka, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and sparkling club soda.

French 75

An elegant and refreshing classic cocktail combining gin, lemon juice, sugar, and Champagne.

Timeless Icons

Penicillin

A smoky and spicy modern classic that balances sweet honey, tart lemon, and the warming kick of ginger with two kinds of Scotch whisky.

Improved Amaretto Sour

A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic, this cocktail marries the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the bold character of bourbon, creating a rich, velvety, and complex sour.

Lemon Drop Shot

A vibrant and zesty vodka shot that perfectly balances sweet and sour, served with a signature sugared rim and a lemon wedge.

Bloody Mary

A classic savory cocktail featuring vodka, tomato juice, and a complex blend of spices and flavorings.

Legendary Picks

Gin Basil Smash

A refreshingly herbaceous and vibrant gin sour that showcases the aromatic power of fresh basil.

Kentucky Sour

A classic and refreshing sour cocktail that perfectly highlights the rich, smooth character of Kentucky bourbon.

Hot Toddy

A warm and soothing cocktail made with whiskey, hot water, honey, and lemon, often enhanced with spices.

Elderflower Collins

A refreshing and elegant highball that combines gin, bright lemon juice, and sweet floral elderflower liqueur, topped with crisp soda water.

Most Loved

Scorpion Bowl

A large, shareable tiki punch made with rum, brandy, fruit juices, and orgeat, famously served in a decorative bowl with long straws.

Morgenthaler's Amaretto Sour

A sophisticated and balanced reinvention of the classic Amaretto Sour, featuring bourbon and fresh egg white for a rich, velvety texture.

Blue Motorcycle

A potent and visually striking blue cocktail that's a citrus-forward variation of the Long Island Iced Tea.

New Orleans Fizz

A legendary, cloud-like, and citrusy gin cocktail from New Orleans, famous for its frothy meringue-like head that requires extensive shaking.