Description
Zesty lemon meringue cocktail brings Mediterranean sunshine into your glass with classic dessert charm. Smooth vodka, bright citrus, and silky meringue foam blend perfectly for a refreshing cocktail experience you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 50 milliliters (1.7 fluid ounces) Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
- 20 milliliters (0.68 fluid ounces) Limoncello
Citrus and Base Liquids:
- 20 milliliters (0.68 fluid ounces) Water
- 20 milliliters (0.68 fluid ounces) Fresh Lemon Juice
Sweeteners and Stabilizers:
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg White
- 65 grams (2.3 ounces) Caster Sugar (for meringue)
- 0.5 teaspoons White Wine Vinegar
Garnish:
- Dried Lemon Slice
Instructions
- Craft a sugar syrup by thoroughly blending water, fresh lemon juice, and caster sugar until completely dissolved, then reserve to the side.
- In a separate mixing bowl, vigorously whip egg whites with white wine vinegar, developing soft, airy peaks.
- Incrementally introduce remaining caster sugar while continuously whisking, transforming the mixture into a lustrous, velvety texture.
- Load a cocktail shaker with ice, then pour gin, limoncello, and prepared sugar syrup into the container.
- Energetically shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds to ensure thorough chilling and integration of flavors.
- Precisely double strain the liquid into a chilled champagne or martini glass for optimal presentation.
- Using a professional piping technique, layer meringue on top of the cocktail, creating an elegant and dramatic swirl.
- Apply a culinary blowtorch with precision, gently caramelizing the meringue’s surface to achieve a delicate golden-brown finish.
- Embellish the cocktail with a dried lemon slice, positioning it artfully to enhance visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to maintain the drink’s optimal temperature and aesthetic presentation.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality lemons for the most vibrant citrus flavor in the cocktail.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the drink perfectly cool and enhance the drinking experience.
- Opt for a good-quality gin with botanical notes that complement the lemon and limoncello flavors.
- Whip the meringue carefully to achieve a glossy, stable texture that holds its shape when torched.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 7mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1mg