Guide
Cocktails Made With Lemon Juice — Ranked by Recipe Quality
Not every recipe needs this ingredient. Some drink styles are built without it from the start — they use a different sweetener, a different structure, or no sweetener at all. This list surfaces recipes in the WhatDrink database that do not include this ingredient as a confirmed recipe component.
100Recipes reviewed
20Matching this guide
10.4gMedian sugar
244 kcalMedian calories
24.9%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | Contains the specified ingredient · 337 kcal | Any occasion |
| 2 | Adam | Contains the specified ingredient · 155 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 3 | Adam and Eve | Contains the specified ingredient · 234 kcal | Any occasion |
| 4 | After Supper Cocktail | Contains the specified ingredient · 193 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 5 | Apple Pie Cocktail | Contains the specified ingredient · 330 kcal | Any occasion |
| 6 | Apple Pie No. 1 | Contains the specified ingredient · 312 kcal | Any occasion |
| 7 | Applecar | Contains the specified ingredient · 166 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 8 | Avalon | Contains the specified ingredient · 426 kcal | Any occasion |
| 9 | Aviation | Contains the specified ingredient · 152 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 10 | Bourbon Cobbler | Contains the specified ingredient · 325 kcal | Any occasion |
| 11 | Boxcar | Contains the specified ingredient · 214 kcal | Any occasion |
| 12 | Bramble | Contains the specified ingredient · 168 kcal | Any occasion |
| 13 | Brandy Crusta Cocktail | Contains the specified ingredient · 415 kcal | Any occasion |
| 14 | Canadian Pineapple | Contains the specified ingredient · 347 kcal | Any occasion |
| 15 | Casino | Contains the specified ingredient · 150 kcal | Any occasion |
| 16 | Casino Royale | Contains the specified ingredient · 214 kcal | Any occasion |
| 17 | City Slicker | Contains the specified ingredient · 190 kcal | Quick, easy serve |
| 18 | Coffee Sour | Contains the specified ingredient · 290 kcal | Any occasion |
| 19 | Cognac Coupling | Contains the specified ingredient · 391 kcal | Any occasion |
| 20 | Cornell Cocktail | Contains the specified ingredient · 253 kcal | Any occasion |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Lemon Juice?
- Lemon Juice is an ingredient used in cocktails and mixed drinks. The profile on this page draws from WhatDrink's ingredient database, including flavor characteristics and typical cocktail roles.
- What does Lemon Juice taste like?
- The flavor of Lemon Juice depends on its type and how it is used. The ingredient card on this page summarises its key flavor notes and character from WhatDrink data.
- What cocktails use Lemon Juice?
- This page lists 20 cocktails that include Lemon Juice as a recipe component in WhatDrink data. They are ranked by recipe quality and data completeness.
- How much Lemon Juice do cocktails typically use?
- Pour sizes vary by recipe. Click through to individual cocktail pages for exact quantities and preparation notes.
- Can I substitute Lemon Juice with something else?
- It depends on the cocktail. See the ingredient profile section on this page for substitution notes based on WhatDrink data, or check individual recipe pages.
- How many cocktails with Lemon Juice are on this page?
- There are 20 cocktails featuring Lemon Juice in this ranking. The list updates as new recipes are added to WhatDrink.
- Can I make these cocktails at home?
- Most cocktails using Lemon Juice require accessible bar tools and mixers. Click through to any recipe for the full ingredient list and step-by-step preparation.