Lemon Meringue Martini

The Lemon Meringue Martini is one of my most popular recipes because, well, who doesn’t love pie?! This martini seriously tastes just like lemon meringue pie and it’s both creamy and tart. It turns out the secret ingredient is this Rumchata Limon I’ve literally had in my kitchen since last year because I didn’t know what to do with it. It’s pretty much all the flavors of a lemon meringue pie filling in one bottle, so I’d say this is a pretty good use for it.

I also add a good limoncello (try Fabrizia) and my favorite Disaronno Amaretto. The almond liqueur kind of mimics the crust of a lemon meringue pie and just tips it over the edge into something really special. I add vanilla vodka much like I add vanilla to pretty much anything I’m baking — that is, more than the recipe calls for.

Watch Me Mix It

Make a Lemon Meringue Martini With Me

1. In a cocktail shaker, add fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, limoncello (I used Fabrizia Limoncello), Amaretto (I used Disaronno), vanilla vodka, Rumchata Limon (or heavy cream), and egg white.
2. Dry shake. Add ice and shake again.
3. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
4. Garnish and enjoy!

Make Your Own Simple Syrup

Making your own simple syrup could not be easier. Just put equal parts sugar and water on medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool and store it for up to 4 weeks in the fridge. That’s it!