Lemon Pie Martini
A Sweet Twist on the Classic Martini: The Lemon Pie Martini
It’s no secret that martinis are delicious, but why not take it up a notch with a sweet twist? Introducing the Lemon Pie Martini—a drink that’ll transport you back to your childhood days spent eating lemon meringue pie. This creamy, tart, and slightly boozy cocktail is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Let’s explore how to make this delicious drink.
How To Make a Lemon Pie Martini
The first step in making this delicious cocktail is to gather all the ingredients you need. For this particular version of the Lemon Pie Martini, you will need:
- Vodka
- Simple Syrup
- Limoncello
- Cookie crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Lemon wedge
- Ice
Rim your martini glass in vanilla frosting or honey and then, crush up a Lorna Doone shortbread cookie and roll the rim of the glass in the crumbs.
Once all your ingredients are gathered together, fill up a shaker with ice and pour in the vodka, Simple Syrup/Sugar Syrup, and limoncello. Shake everything together vigorously until it’s well mixed and chilled. Then strain into an ice-filled martini glass.
If desired, garnish with a lemon twist and leftover cookie crumbs. And there you have it—the perfect sweet Martini!
For an extra special touch, try adding some freshly grated nutmeg on top for added flavor and presentation value. The nutmeg provides an earthy sweetness that compliments the tartness of the lemon perfectly!
There you have it—the perfect sweet twist on the classic martini! The Lemon Pie Martini combines all the flavors of your favorite childhood dessert with some adult sophistication thrown in for good measure. So next time you’re looking to mix up something special for happy hour or dinner parties, give this delightful cocktail a try! We guarantee it won’t disappoint!
Lemon Pie Martini
AUTHOR Jennie Brown
A Sweet Twist on the Classic Martini: The Lemon Pie Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of vodka
- 1 ounce of Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 1 Lorna Doone cookie smashed
- Whipped cream
- Lemon wedge
- Whipped cream
- 5 ice cubes
- Frosting or honey
Instructions
- Rim your martini glass in vanilla frosting or honey and then, crush up a Lorna Doone shortbread cookie and roll the rim of the glass in the crumbs.
- Once all your ingredients are gathered together, fill up a shaker with ice and pour in the vodka, Simple Syrup/Sugar Syrup, and limoncello. Shake everything together vigorously until it's well mixed and chilled. Then strain into an ice-filled martini glass.
- If desired, garnish with a lemon twist and leftover cookie crumbs. And there you have it—the perfect sweet Martini!