15 Refreshing Lemon Cocktails
on Jun 23, 2022
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A kick of tangy lemon juice can add so much freshness to your cocktails. Here is a look at some of the tastiest lemony cocktails you will want to serve up all summer long.
From lemon vodka to a gin fizz cocktail, this list has the top lemon cocktails you’ll ever come across. Try these drinks for your next summer gathering and we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Lemon Drop Shots
Lemon drop shots are one of our favorite drinks. It’s sweet and tart with lots of lemony flavors. Here you’ll learn how to make a great lemon drop shot recipe at home.
Jungle Juice
This is the easiest, tastiest way to serve drinks at parties, holiday dinners, or for the Super Bowl! This affordable cocktail combines fruit juices and real fruit, with some rum and vodka to get the party started. This punch is sweet, tangy, and refreshing.
Long Island Iced Tea
If Long Island iced tea is your favorite party cocktail, you know that it doesn’t actually contain tea. Instead, this popular drink is a delicious combination of five kinds of alcohol, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cola!
Gin Fizz Cocktail
Easy to prepare, light, and refreshing, a classic gin fizz is always a crowd-pleaser.
New York Sour
This cocktail recipe will definitely impress your guests. Not only does it look gorgeous, but the taste is perfect. A mixture of red wine and whiskey with a sour twist, this drink is a winner.
White Lady Cocktail
Infused with savory thyme and some Cointreau, this recipe is perfect for serving at any summer gathering. It has a rich and refreshing taste. It’s an impressive cocktail that actually isn’t hard to prepare.
Tom Collins Cocktail
This citrus-infused fizzy cocktail is a refreshing drink with hints of gin and fresh herbs. This cocktail isn’t overly sweet. It’s just right! You can also add a drop of syrup to enhance the flavors and make this adult lemonade even tastier.
Bourbon Lemonade
Also known as Kentucky lemonade, this cocktail is so simple to prepare and supremely refreshing. You can also whip up a non-alcoholic version just as quickly.
Limoncello Martini
This lemon drop martini only requires four simple ingredients. It’s a fancy-looking drink that tastes delicious with a sweet and tangy flavor.
Classic Whiskey Sour
Made with bourbon and whiskey, this sour cocktail is loaded with lemony flavor. Add sugar and egg white for a creamy, frothy drink that is both tasty and refreshing.
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
This classic drink is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s not too sweet, not too tangy, and perfect for making ahead of time to serve a crowd.
Lemon Vodka Cocktail
Quick and simple to prepare, this lemon vodka recipe is a light, fresh cocktail that can really hit the spot on a hot day.
Tequila Sour
Cool and refreshing, this tequila drink is the perfect balance of sweetness and tang! Use your cocktail shaker to mix it up and create a creamy froth on top. Add some egg white or syrup to kick this recipe up a notch.
Limoncello Mojito
Why not add a touch of limoncello to give a traditional mojito a little Italian flair? With fresh lemons and loads of mint, this refreshing cocktail is the perfect poolside cocktail.
St. Germain Champagne Cocktail
A combination of St. Germain, gin, and lemon with a splash of prosecco, this bubbly drink is fizzy, savory, and delicious. Bonus: it’s so simple to put together!
Easy Lemon Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 shots vodka
- 1 shot lemon juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
- 1 shot sugar, or to taste plus more for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice a lemon, then strain to remove seeds and pulp.
- Rub a piece of lemon slice around the rim of the shot glass and then immediately dip into sugar that’s spread out on a small plate. Set aside.
- Add ice, vodka, lemon juice, and sugar to a shaking glass.
- Shake well until sugar is completely dissolved (about 10 times).
- Strain mix into shot glass and garnish with lemon slice. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
