Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail

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The Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktail blends vodka, limoncello, lemon curd, and fresh lemon juice for a tart and creamy drink reminiscent of the classic dessert. Topped with a light Swiss meringue and garnished with a lemon oatmeal lace cookie, it delivers a smooth, tangy, and sweet profile with a delicate meringue finish.

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Additional Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 4 cocktails

Calories: 356 kcal

Course: Drinks, Cocktails

Cuisine: North American, Australian

Ingredients

1 cup lemon curd store-bought or homemade lemon curd
180 mL vodka 6 fl oz
120 mL limoncello 4 fl oz
60 mL lemon juice 2 fl oz, freshly squeezed
ice optional
simple syrup optional

Swiss meringue topping (for 4 cocktails)

2 egg 60 mL, white
100 g white sugar ½ cup
¼ tsp cream of tartar
1 pinch salt sea salt

Garnishes

4 lemon oatmeal lace cookie or any kind of plain wafer / or biscoff cookie

Instructions

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In a large jug or blender jug, place the lemon curd, vodka, limoncello, and lemon juice.
Blend until combined with a blender or stick blender.
Taste and add more simple syrup or lemon juice to get the desired tangy / sweetness flavor balance.
If using immediately, add a generous amount of ice and stir to chill the cocktail.
Immediately strain the drink into 4 cocktail glasses.
Alternatively, you can cover the mixture and place it in the fridge to chill, so you can serve it later.

Swiss meringue topping

Follow my step by step recipe to make swiss meringue for more detailed tips. Since this is only for 2 egg whites, it'll be easier to make the meringue with a hand mixer. For 4 or more egg whites, use a stand mixer. It can be made with a whisk too, but this will take a while. Use a large balloon whisk to make the process easier by hand.
Make the swiss meringue just before you’re ready to serve the cocktail.
In a small pot, place some water (about 2 - 3 inches) and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
In a clean metal bowl, place the egg whites, cream of tartar, salt, and sugar. Whisk together to mix all the ingredients.
Place the bowl over the simmering pot of water and whisk the egg white and sugar mixture continuously until the mixture registers between 170 - 175°F with an instant read thermometer. The time will depend on the heat and the bowl size, but it usually takes me about 10 minutes for 2 egg whites.
Once the correct temperature is reached, remove the bowl from the heat and whisk with an electric hand whisk on high speed until the meringue forms stiff peaks.
Use immediately.

Assembly

Divide the chilled lemon meringue martini between 4 glasses.
Top it with a generous dollop of the swiss meringue and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the surface.
Garnish with a lemon oat lace cookie, or alternatively serve with a wafer or biscoff cookie.

Notes

Use homemade lemon curd made a day ahead or store-bought for convenience.
Prepare Swiss meringue topping just before serving to maintain its texture and appearance.
Marshmallow fluff can substitute for meringue but won't hold shape; toasted marshmallows offer a different garnish option.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 61mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cocktail
Calories	356kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	48g	16%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Sodium	196mg	8%
Potassium	61mg	1%
Fiber	0.2g	1%
Sugar	47g	94%
Vitamin A	2IU	0%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	2mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.