Lemon Meringue Martini is a delightful dessert cocktail inspired by the classic lemon meringue pie. It captures the tangy essence of lemon and the sweet, creamy notes of meringue in liquid form. I’ve recently found this drink while making the cake. Like the Creme Brulee Martini, this Lemon Meringue Martini is a dessert cocktail.

Lemon Meringue Martini recipe — Lemon Meringue Martini from lemon meringue pie

Unlike the pie, the Lemon Meringue Martini is easy to make. It combines lemon-flavored vodka, Limoncello liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, and cream or half-and-half.

The Lemon Meringue cocktail is often served in a chilled martini glass, rimmed with crushed graham crackers. Here is how to make the Lemon Meringue Martini:

Lemon Meringue Martini Ingredients

60 ml lemon vodka or vanilla vodka
60 ml Limoncello liqueur
30 ml simple syrup, adjust to taste
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 egg white
Crushed graham crackers for rimming the glasses
Lemon zest for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions

Rim the martini glasses with crushed graham crackers. To do this, pour a small amount of simple syrup onto a plate, and on another plate, place the crushed graham crackers.
Dip the rim of each martini glass in the syrup, allowing any excess to drip off, and then gently press it into the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add the lemon vodka, Limoncello liqueur, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glasses, dividing it equally between the two.
In a separate bowl, add the egg white and dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes frothy.
Carefully spoon the frothy egg white on top of each Martini, creating a “meringue” layer.
Optionally, use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the meringue for a golden finish.
Garnish each martini with a twist of lemon zest.
Serve your Lemon Meringue Martinis immediately, and enjoy this delightful and refreshing dessert-inspired cocktail!

Lemon Meringue Martini

A whimsical and flavorful cocktail that brings lemon meringue pies to your glass.

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Total Time 10

Course Drinks

Cuisine British

Servings 2

Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients

60 ml lemon vodka or vanilla vodka
60 ml Limoncello liqueur
30 ml simple syrup adjust to taste
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 egg white
Crushed graham crackers for rimming the glasses
Lemon zest for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions

Rim the martini glasses with crushed graham crackers. To do this, pour a small amount of simple syrup onto a plate, and on another plate, place the crushed graham crackers.
Dip the rim of each martini glass in the syrup, allowing any excess to drip off, and then gently press it into the graham cracker crumbs. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add the lemon vodka, Limoncello liqueur, simple syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared Martini glasses, dividing it equally between the two.
In a separate bowl, add the egg white and dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes frothy.
Carefully spoon the frothy egg white on top of each Martini, creating a "meringue" layer.
Optionally, use a kitchen torch to lightly toast the meringue for a golden finish.
Garnish each Martini with a twist of lemon zest.
Serve your Lemon Meringue Martinis immediately, and enjoy this delightful and refreshing dessert-inspired cocktail!