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

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.

Bloody Mary

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

French 75

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

All-Time Classics

Gin Basil Smash

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

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.

Hot Toddy

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

Timeless Icons

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.

Whiskey Sour

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

Apple Martini

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

Kentucky Sour

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

Legendary Picks

Sidecar

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

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.

Tom Collins

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

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.

Most Loved

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.

Blue Motorcycle

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

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.

Gin Fizz

A refreshing and effervescent classic cocktail that balances the botanical notes of gin with tart lemon and a touch of sweetness, often crowned with a silky foam head.

Crowd Pleasers

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.

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 French 75

An elegant and aromatic twist on the classic French 75, featuring gin, lemon, and Champagne, enhanced with the sweet, floral notes of elderflower liqueur.

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.

Universal Hits

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.

Boston Sour

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

Corpse Reviver No. 2

A classic gin-based cocktail known for its potent, aromatic, and citrus-forward flavor with a hint of anise.