Lemon Juice substitutes
The closest substitute for Lemon Juice is Lemon, which works and barely changes the drink. Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml. Lime Juice also works.
What to use instead of Lemon Juice
LemonAlmost the same
Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml. Same amount.
Lime JuiceWorks, tastes different
Sharper, different aroma. Same amount.
What is Lemon Juice?
Fresh lemon juice provides bright, clean acidity to cocktails. Essential for sours, fizzes, and countless classic recipes.
79 drinks with Lemon Juice
- Amaretto SourAmaretto, Bourbon, Simple Syrup
- Army & NavyGin, Orgeat
- AviationGin, Maraschino Liqueur, Crème de Violette
- Bee's KneesGin, Honey Syrup
- Between the SheetsWhite Rum, Cognac, Triple Sec
- Bloody CaesarVodka, Clamato, Worcestershire Sauce
- Bloody MariaTequila, Tomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce
- Bloody MaryVodka, Tomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce
- Blue Hawaii MocktailPineapple Juice, Blue Curaçao Syrup
- Blue Lagoon MocktailBlue Curaçao Syrup, Lemonade
- Boston SourBourbon, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- BrambleGin, Simple Syrup, Crème de Mûre
- Brandy CrustaCognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Triple Sec
- Breakfast MartiniGin, Triple Sec, Marmalade
- Cable CarAged Rum, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Camerons KickScotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Orgeat
- CasinoGin, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange Bitters
- Champs-ElyseesCognac, Green Chartreuse, Simple Syrup
- Cherry SourBourbon, Cherry Liqueur, Simple Syrup
- CinderellaOrange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grenadine
- Clover ClubGin, Raspberry Syrup, Egg White
- Corpse Reviver No. 2Gin, Triple Sec, Lillet Blanc
- CosmonautGin, Raspberry Syrup
- Electric LemonadeVodka, Blue Curaçao, Simple Syrup
- EnzoniGin, Campari, Simple Syrup
- Final WardRye Whiskey, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur
- FitzgeraldGin, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Fog CutterWhite Rum, Brandy, Gin
- French 75Gin, Simple Syrup, Champagne
- FroséRosé Wine, Strawberry Purée, Simple Syrup
- Gin Basil SmashGin, Simple Syrup, Basil
- Gin FizzGin, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Gold RushBourbon, Honey Syrup
- Hot ToddyScotch Whisky, Honey Syrup, Water
- Japanese SlipperMidori, Triple Sec
- JasmineGin, Triple Sec, Campari
- John CollinsGin, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Kentucky BuckBourbon, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters
- Lemon DropVodka, Simple Syrup
- Lemon Drop MartiniCitrus Vodka, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup
- Lemon-Ginger SodaSimple Syrup, Soda Water, Fresh Ginger
- Long Island Iced TeaVodka, Tequila, White Rum
- Lynchburg LemonadeJack Daniels, Triple Sec, Lemon Soda
- Midori SourMidori, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Morning Glory FizzScotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- New York SourBourbon, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Paper PlaneBourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino
- PenicillinScotch Whisky, Honey Ginger Syrup, Islay Scotch
- Pink Gin 75Gin, Simple Syrup, Champagne
- Pink LadyGin, Apple Brandy, Grenadine
- PussyfootOrange Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine
- Ramos Gin FizzGin, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
- Rhubarb FizzGin, Rhubarb Syrup, Egg White
- Rhubarb GinGin, Rhubarb Syrup, Soda Water
- Rosemary Blueberry SmashBlueberries, Rosemary, Honey Syrup
- Russian Spring PunchVodka, Crème de Cassis, Simple Syrup
- Salted Caramel Pecan SourBourbon, Amaretto, Simple Syrup
- SaturnGin, Orgeat, Passion Fruit Purée
- ScofflawRye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Grenadine
- ScorpionWhite Rum, Brandy, Orange Juice
- Scotch SourScotch Whisky, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- SidecarCognac, Triple Sec
- Sloe Gin FizzSloe Gin, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Strawberry-Lemonade ShrubStrawberries, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Summer PunchWhite Rum, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice
- Toffee Apple SourBourbon, Apple Brandy, Simple Syrup
- Tom CollinsOld Tom Gin, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- TomatiniVodka, Tomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce
- Trinidad SourAngostura Bitters, Orgeat, Rye Whiskey
- Twentieth CenturyGin, Lillet Blanc, White Crème de Cacao
- Ve.N.ToGrappa, Honey Syrup, Chamomile Cordial
- Virgin MaryTomato Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco
- Vodka CollinsVodka, Simple Syrup, Soda Water
- Vodka SourVodka, Simple Syrup, Egg White
- Ward EightRye Whiskey, Orange Juice, Grenadine
- Whiskey SmashBourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves
- Whiskey SourBourbon, Simple Syrup
- White LadyGin, Triple Sec
- Wild Berri BrambleGin, Simple Syrup, Crème de Mûre
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