Description
This Lemon Meringue Pie Martini is a delightful cocktail inspired by the classic dessert, combining the bright tang of fresh lemon juice and limoncello with smooth vanilla vodka. Topped with a frothy meringue foam made from egg white or aquafaba, and a graham cracker rim, this drink perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors for a refreshing and elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Martini
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz limoncello
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 tbsp pasteurized egg white or aquafaba (for meringue foam)
For Garnish
- Crushed graham crackers (for rim)
- Lemon zest or twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Dip the rim of a martini glass into fresh lemon juice, then immediately dip it into crushed graham crackers to coat the rim evenly, adding a delicious texture and flavor to each sip.
- Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, limoncello, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white or aquafaba. Close the shaker tightly.
- Dry shake: Shake the cocktail vigorously without ice for about 15 seconds to create a light and frothy meringue foam from the egg white or aquafaba.
- Shake with ice: Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, ensuring the cocktail is perfectly cold and blended.
- Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared martini glass with the graham cracker rim.
- Garnish: Sprinkle some fresh lemon zest over the foam or add a lemon twist for an aromatic and elegant finishing touch. Serve immediately for best presentation and taste.
Notes
- Use aquafaba instead of egg white for a vegan-friendly version.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste.
- For an extra special touch, lightly torch the foam topping to create a toasted meringue effect.
