Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon juice is one of the most important ingredients behind any good bar. It adds brightness and acidity that balances sweetness in cocktails like the Whiskey Sour, Tom Collins, and dozens of other classics. Always squeeze it fresh — the bottled stuff tastes flat and overly processed. A single lemon yields about an ounce of juice, and it starts losing its punch after a few hours, so squeeze only what you need.

Last modified on October 15, 2026