Lemon — other used in cocktails

Quick Facts

Type Other
ABV 0.00%
Alcoholic No
Used in 40 cocktails
Calories/100ml 29.00 kcal

Lemon

A bright yellow citrus fruit with intense, sharp acidity and aromatic zest. Lemon slices and wedges are essential cocktail garnishes, while the juice provides key sourness in drinks. Used as garnish and flavor accent in Tom Collins, Gin Fizz, Whiskey Sour, and countless other classics.

Flavor Profile

Bright, aromatic citrus nose with fresh lemon peel oil and tartness. Juicy palate with sharp acidity and clean, sunny citrus character. Versatile, zesty finish with natural sourness.

Sweet
1/10
Sour
8/10
Bitter
1/10

Common Substitutes

Lime Orange Lemon Juice
See full substitution guide →
All cocktails with Lemon → Substitution guide

Cocktails using Lemon

Boston Sour cocktail in a whiskey sour glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Boston Sour

Ordinary Drink

 Boston Sour cocktail in a whiskey sour glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Boston Sour

Ordinary Drink

 Chicago Fizz cocktail in a highball glass — made with Light rum, Port, and Lemon

Chicago Fizz

Ordinary Drink

 Clover Club cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Gin, Grenadine, and Lemon

Clover Club

Ordinary Drink

 Dirty Martini cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Vodka, Dry Vermouth, and Olive Brine

Dirty Martini

Cocktail

 Frisco Sour cocktail in a whiskey sour glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, and Lemon

Frisco Sour

Ordinary Drink

 Frisco Sour cocktail in a whiskey sour glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Benedictine, and Lemon

Frisco Sour

Ordinary Drink

 Fruit Cooler cocktail in a highball glass — made with Apple Juice, Strawberries, and Sugar

Fruit Cooler

Other / Unknown

 Funk and Soul cocktail in a collins glass — made with Rum, Apricot Nectar, and Pomegranate juice

Funk and Soul

Cocktail

 Gin Fizz cocktail in a highball glass — made with Gin, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Gin Fizz

Ordinary Drink

 Gin Rickey cocktail in a highball glass — made with Gin, Grenadine, and Lemon

Gin Rickey

Cocktail

 Gin Sling cocktail in a old-fashioned glass — made with Gin, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Gin Sling

Ordinary Drink

 Hot Toddy cocktail in a irish coffee cup — made with Whiskey, Honey, and Cinnamon

Hot Toddy

Cocktail

 Imperial Fizz cocktail in a highball glass — made with Light rum, Blended Whiskey, and Lemon

Imperial Fizz

Ordinary Drink

 Japanese Fizz cocktail in a highball glass — made with Blended Whiskey, Lemon, and Powdered sugar

Japanese Fizz

Ordinary Drink

 Kill the cold Smoothie cocktail in a highball glass — made with Ginger, Lemon, and Water

Kill the cold Smoothie

Other / Unknown

 Lady Love Fizz cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Gin, Light cream, and Powdered sugar

Lady Love Fizz

Ordinary Drink

 Lemon Drop cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Vodka, Cointreau, and Lemon

Lemon Drop

Cocktail

 Lemon Shot cocktail in a shot glass — made with Galliano, Absolut citron, and Lemon

Lemon Shot

Shot

 Lemouroudji cocktail in a highball glass — made with Ginger, Water, and Lemon

Lemouroudji

Other / Unknown