A cocktail in bar can cost upwards of $15 but if you make it in your own home it’s a fraction of the price – and super fun to make!
IMPRECIPES are easy recipes designed to impress. Each week, our experts Barb Northwood and Amy Sinclair will show you how to create show-stopping dishes using minimal ingredients and easy tricks.
This week it’s Lemon Meringue Pie Cocktails – zesty, sweet and fresh – this cocktail is perfect for a hot day.
So what are you waiting for?! Get shakin’ and enjoy this beautiful cocktail without the expensive price tag!
Ingredients
2 cups chilled soda water
1/3 cup lemon juice cordial
½ cup lemon curd
2 tablespoons lemon-flavoured liqueur
1 cup ice cubes
1 litre tub lemon sorbet
Whipped cream and mini meringues, to serve
Method
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Combine soda water, cordial, curd, liqueur and ice cubes in a large bowl. Whisk until mixture is cold. Strain into a large jug. Whisk until frothy.
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Place scoops of sorbet into each of four serving glasses (1-cup capacity). Pour curd mixture evenly over sorbet.
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Top with whipped cream and meringues. Serve immediately.
TIP! We used Limoncello liqueur in this recipe. If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, replace with fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
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