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    Lemon Curd Cocktail Recipe

    Published: Sep 27, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

    This Lemon Curd Cocktail is a creamy and delicious drink made with homemade lemon curd, vanilla vodka, and fresh lemon juice. It's easy to pull together using either homemade or store-bought lemon curd. If you like lemons, you have to try this cocktail!

    lemon curd cocktail and lemon curd in a jar
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    Ingredients for a Lemon Curd Cocktail

    • vanilla vodka
    • lemon curd (recipe below or you can use store-bought)
    • fresh lemon juice
    • ice

    How to Make this Creamy Lemon Drink

    1. If you are going to make your own lemon curd, follow the recipe below, and remember it has to chill for at least an hour so plan ahead.
    2. Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice (not too much). Shake for about 30 seconds until nice and cold.
    3. Pour through a strainer (the one with holes on your shaker if available works perfect) into a cocktail glass of choice. Serve immediately.
    lemon curd cocktail in a martini glass
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    What is Lemon Curd?

    Lemon curd originated in England in the early 1800s. Back then, the recipe used the acid of the lemon in cream to form curds and separate the whey (similar to how cheese is made). Today, there is no actual curd. Modern recipes use eggs and butter and have a consistency closer to a custard. Curds can also be made using other acidic fruit like orange, grapefruit, or passion fruit.

    homemade lemon curd in a jar with a spoon

    Tips For Making a Lemon Curd Cocktail

    • Using a chilled glass is best. You can either place the glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or fill the glass with ice and water 10 minutes before serving the cocktail.
    • For garnish, I would suggest a lemon peel twist or lemon slice.
    • When adding ice to your cocktail shaker, be careful not to add too much since a lot of the ice is going to melt into the cocktail. I would say no more than ½ cup.
    • Because lemon curd and vanilla vodka are both sweet, this cocktail is pretty sweet as well. If you are looking to tone down the sweet factor, add another ½ oz. of lemon juice or use regular vodka or citrus vodka.
    • Cocktails are always best when you use FRESH lemon juice.

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    lemon curd cocktail and lemon curd in a jar

    Lemon Curd Cocktail

    A creamy and delicious cocktail made with homemade lemon curd, vanilla vodka, and fresh lemon juice.
    5 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • cocktail glass

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces vanilla vodka
    • 2 ounces lemon curd (recipe below)
    • ½ ounces fresh lemon juice
    • ice

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds until nice and cold.
      homemade lemon curd in a jar with a spoon
    • Pour through wide strainer into a cocktail glass of choice. Serve immediately and cheers!
      lemon curd cocktail in a martini glass

    Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

    lemon curd cocktail with a jar of homemade lemon curd
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    Comments

    1. Joely Olson says

      January 16, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is exactly what I was hoping for. I have lemon curd and thought why not use it in a cocktail!? Thank you for validating my thoughts! So nice to find your blog!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        January 16, 2022 at 6:51 pm

        Great minds think alike! I hope you love this cocktail and I'm so glad you found my blog. 🍸 Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Meesha says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Those look amazing!! Love the step by step guide.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 06, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks, Meesha! Both the cocktail and the lemon curd are pretty easy to put together.

        Reply
    3. Mama Maggie's Kitchen says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      It looks delicious. I wish this were in front of me right now.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 06, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        Thanks, Maggie!

        Reply
    4. Amanda Marie Boyle says

      October 06, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Love this! I love lemon curd but never thought of using it in a cocktail. It's great!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 06, 2020 at 3:23 pm

        I love lemon curd as well, I knew it had to make a great cocktail!!

        Reply
    5. Alexandra says

      October 06, 2020 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      Cheers to this fabulous drink! Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 06, 2020 at 2:33 am

        Cheers indeed!!

        Reply
    6. Deanna says

      October 05, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      I always have lemon curd in the fridge, but never thought about using it to make a cocktail! This was so good!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        I LOVE lemon curd and knew I had to come up with something! I'm so glad you liked it.

        Reply
    7. Swathi says

      October 05, 2020 at 10:35 pm

      5 stars
      Lemon curd cocktail looks delicious

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        Thanks, Swathi!

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      October 05, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Would never have thought to use lemon curd in a cocktail! What a great idea!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2020 at 10:59 pm

        It was a random thought but I knew I had to try it!! Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    9. Taleen | Just As Tasty says

      October 05, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      What an interesting idea for a cocktail! Excited to try this!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2020 at 7:30 pm

        Thanks, Taleen! I had some lemon curd and knew there had to be a way to make it a cocktail!

        Reply
    10. Emily says

      October 05, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      So simple but sounds so good! I am going to get me some lemon curd tonight.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 05, 2020 at 4:48 pm

        I hope you do, it's soooo good!

        Reply

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