Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Lemon Meringue Pie Martini, a luscious dessert cocktail that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes with a hint of toasty meringue. This easy-to-make martini is a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Lemon Meringue Pie Martini:
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce limoncello
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers (for rim)
- whipped cream or toasted meringue for topping
- lemon twist or wedge for garnish (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- Rim the Glass: Rim a chilled martini glass with lemon juice and dip into crushed graham crackers.
- Prepare the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass. Top with whipped cream or toasted meringue. Garnish with a lemon twist or wedge if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a toasted meringue topping, pipe or spoon meringue onto the drink and lightly torch it just before serving.
- To make it creamier, add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream before shaking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
