**Wake Up and Taste the Revolution: The Lemon Meringue Express Cocktail**
In a world that’s hellbent on serving you mediocrity on a silver platter, it’s time to rebel, to stand up and demand more. More from our lives, more from our experiences, and yes, more from our cocktails. I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill, forgettable drink you can find at any corner bar. No. I’m introducing you to a concoction so bold, so innovative, it’s destined to be the stuff of legends – The Lemon Meringue Express Cocktail.
This isn’t your grandma’s lemonade. This is a drink for the individual who dares to be different, who demands excellence and refuses to settle for second best. It’s crafted for those with a taste for the extraordinary, for adventurers ready to explore uncharted territories of flavor and sophistication.
Let’s break down this masterpiece:
– **50ML Empress 1908 Indigo Gin**: Not just any gin, but a spirit that carries the essence of the extraordinary. Its majestic indigo color is a symbol of royalty, a nod to those who carry themselves with the essence of kings and queens in their everyday lives.
– **25ML Limoncello**: This is not just an ingredient; it’s a declaration of boldness. It’s the zest of life, squeezed into your glass, infusing your cocktail with the essence of sun-kissed lemons from the Italian coast.
– **10ML Fresh Lemon Juice & 10ML Water**: These aren’t just mixers; they’re the ocean upon which your cocktail sails. The fresh lemon juice is the wave of tanginess that hits you first, followed by the calming waters, balancing the intensity with perfect harmony.
– **85G Caster Sugar, split & Egg White**: Here we enter the realm of the alchemists, turning simple ingredients into gold. The sugar isn’t just sweet; it’s the whisper of temptation, a lure for the senses. The egg white is the magic that binds it all together, creating a texture so smooth, it’s like velvet on your tongue.
– **0.5TSP White Wine Vinegar**: The secret weapon, the unexpected twist that elevates this cocktail into the realm of the extraordinary. It’s that jolt of surprise, the spark that lights the fire of flavor in this electric concoction.
– **Dried Lemon Slice, for Garnish**: Not just a garnish, but the crown atop this glorious creation. It’s the sign of a finished masterpiece, a work of art ready to be admired, savored, and remembered.
Making the Lemon Meringue Express Cocktail isn’t just about mixing drinks. It’s an act of defiance against the blandness of the ordinary. It’s a statement that you demand more – more flavor, more passion, more life.
So raise your glasses high, to a drink that’s more than just a cocktail. It’s a revolution in a glass. A call to arms for those who dare to live boldly, to those who refuse to fade into the background. Welcome to the elite club of the Lemon Meringue Express Cocktail enthusiasts. Your extraordinary journey starts now.
SUMMARISED STEPS
INGREDIENTS
50ML
Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
25ML
Limoncello
10ML
Fresh Lemon Juice
10ML
Water
85G
Caster Sugar, split
Egg White
0.5TSP
White Wine Vinegar
Dried Lemon Slice, for garnish
METHOD
Add the water, fresh lemon juice and 20g caster sugar in a small jug, and mix until the sugar dissolves. Set aside. Whisk the egg whites with the white wine vinegar until soft peaks form, then slowly pour in 65g caster sugar while continuing to whisk. When all the sugar is incorporated and the meringue is glossy and smooth, it’s ready.
Add the gin, limoncello, and sugar syrup in a shaker with ice and shake until chilled. Double strain into a champagne or martini glass, and top with fresh meringue using a piping bag for an elegant finish. Char the top of the meringue with a blowtorch, garnish with dried lemon slices, and serve. Enjoy!
Source Empress Gin