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.

Long Island Iced Tea

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

The Penicillin

A modern classic cocktail that masterfully combines smoky Scotch, spicy ginger, sweet honey, and sour lemon.

Tom Collins

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

All-Time Classics

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.

Kentucky Sour

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

Bloody Mary

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

Timeless Icons

French 75

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

Vodka Collins

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

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.

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.

Legendary Picks

Apple Martini

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

Sidecar

A classic and elegant sour cocktail that perfectly balances rich Cognac, tart lemon juice, and sweet orange liqueur.

Gin Basil Smash

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

Hot Toddy

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

Most Loved

Lemon Drop Martini

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

Scorpion Bowl

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

Elderflower Collins

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

Ramos Gin Fizz

A famously frothy and creamy gin cocktail with citrus and floral notes, originating from New Orleans.

Crowd Pleasers

New York Sour

A classic Whiskey Sour elegantly topped with a float of dry red wine, creating a striking visual and a complex, fruity flavor profile.

Aperol Sour

A vibrant and refreshing cocktail balancing the bittersweet notes of Aperol with the tartness of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness, crowned with a silky foam.

Clover Club

A classic gin sour, distinguished by raspberry syrup and a silky foam from egg white, creating a visually stunning and deliciously balanced drink.

Gold Rush

A modern classic cocktail that perfectly balances the warmth of bourbon with the sweet floral notes of honey and the bright tang of fresh lemon juice.

Universal Hits

Blue Motorcycle

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

Boston Sour

A classic whiskey sour made exceptionally smooth and creamy with the addition of egg white for a rich, velvety texture.

Elderflower Sour

A refreshingly elegant and floral twist on the classic sour, balancing sweet elderflower liqueur with tart citrus and a spirit of your choice.

French 76

A crisp and effervescent cocktail that swaps the traditional gin of a French 75 for smooth vodka, creating a refreshingly modern classic.