Lemon Meringue Cocktail

This light and frothy lemon meringue cocktail tastes like dessert and is beyond easy to make. Just add caramel vodka, limoncello, simple syrup, light cream, and mix into the perfect cocktail!

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My grandmother made the best pies. Her crust was out of this world – flaky, buttery, and so delicious. Although her apple pie was my favorite, my second favorite was her lemon meringue pie.

I wanted to make a cocktail that tastes like her pie, minus the crust. I think I nailed it.

I can’t wait for you to try this lemon meringue martini recipe. My hubby doesn’t usually imbibe these types of cocktails, but he said that it was so delicious he would drink it.

True praise indeed.

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Helpful tips

• Here’s a small warning: since I’m combining fresh lemon juice with a dairy product, this cocktail will curdle a little. So don’t let it bother you and please, don’t let it deter you from trying this cocktail. Stirring will help with the curdling.
• If you have a problem drinking dairy products, you can substitute any dairy alternative and it will work great. Just know that it may also curdle just a tad.
• Although I use caramel vodka, you can substitute it with vanilla vodka, whipped vodka, or plain vodka if you like.
• I like using regular limoncello, but crema di limoncello will work too.
• I choose not to garnish the rim of the glass but if you like you can dip your finger in simple syrup, then roll the rim of the glass in crushed graham cracker crumbs.
• In the past, I’ve made this cocktail with raw egg whites, and although it thickens the cocktail, I prefer it without them.
• Wash your citrus before juicing. Here’s how: Either squirt some natural, unscented hand soap in your hands and rub the skin of the citrus then rinse under cool or cold water. OR you can get this vegetable/fruit cloth that has a rough side and smooth side. Run cool water over the fruit and rub the skin thoroughly with the coarse side of the cloth. Rinse again before juicing.
• You can serve this cocktail in different glasses. Here are good choices: classic martini glass, bowl style martini glass, coupe glass, or even a smaller classic margarita glass.

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How to make the lemon meringue cocktail

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass, citrus squeezer, and glassware.

After measuring out the ingredients, add to the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – limoncello, caramel vodka, fresh lemon, simple syrup, and half & half or light cream. (A)

Step two

Measure 4 ounces of caramel vodka. (B)

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Step three

Measure out 2 ounces of limoncello. (C)

Step four

Measure out 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice. (D)

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Step five

Measure out 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. (E)

Step six

Measure out 3 ounces of cream. (F)

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Step seven

Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain, pour, and divide the liquid between the two glasses.

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Mmmm.

Here’s one of the vertical view.

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Don’t you just love the luscious ivory color? I do!

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I hope you enjoyed this lemon meringue cocktail recipe. It’s so tasty!

Other lemon based cocktails

• Lemon drop martini
• Lemon curd margarita
• New York sour
• Bourbon sour

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

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Lemon Meringue Cocktail

This cocktail tastes like lemon meringue. It’s light and frothy!

5 from 10 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Cocktails

Keyword: Lemon Meringue Cocktail

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 297kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 4 ounces kissed caramel vodka
• 2 ounces limoncello
• 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces light cream

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Instructions

• Fill cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
• Add vodka, limoncello, lemon, simple syrup, and light cream.
• Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Pour, divide, and strain the liquid between the two glasses. (It may curdle a little but don't worry that's normal when you add dairy to anything with citrus in it.)
• Sip
• Enjoy

Equipment

cocktail shaker

double old fashioned glass

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Notes

Helpful tips

• Here’s a small warning: since I’m combining fresh lemon juice with a dairy product, this cocktail will curdle a little. So don’t let it bother you and please, don’t let it deter you from trying this cocktail. Stirring will help with the curdling.
• If you have a problem drinking dairy products, you can substitute any dairy alternative and it will work great. Just know that it may also curdle just a tad.
• Although I use caramel vodka, you can substitute it with vanilla vodka, whipped vodka, or plain vodka if you like.
• I like using regular limoncello, but crema di limoncello will work too.
• I choose not to garnish the rim of the glass but if you like you can dip your finger in simple syrup, then roll the rim of the glass in crushed graham cracker crumbs.
• In the past, I’ve made this cocktail with raw egg whites, and although it thickens the cocktail, I prefer it without them.
• Wash your citrus before juicing. Here’s how: Either squirt some natural, unscented hand soap in your hands and rub the skin of the citrus then rinse under cool or cold water. OR you can get this vegetable/fruit cloth that has a rough side and smooth side. Run cool water over the fruit and rub the skin thoroughly with the coarse side of the cloth. Rinse again before juicing.
• You can serve this cocktail in different glasses. Here are good choices: classic martini glass, bowl style martini glass, coupe glass, or even a smaller classic margarita glass.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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