Modern Milkman Blog

Have you heard about our delicious Sicilian Lemonade? It’s going down a storm as a delicious thirst quencher this summer, but is incredibly versatile as well!

Don’t believe us? Check out these recipes you can whip up with our new drink this summer from two of our very own Modern Milkman team…

Lu’s Lemon Meringue Pie 

Lemon meringue pie: a crisp crust filled with tangy lemon filling, topped with fluffy toasted meringue—a perfect balance of zesty and sweet. It serves 4-6 people per pie – tasty! 

Ingredients: 

• 375g Ready-made or Home-made Sweet Shortcrust Pastry 

• 30g (¼ cup) Plain Flour 

• 30g (¼ cup) Cornflour 

• 250g (1 cup) Caster Sugar 

• 185ml (¾ cup) Sicilian Lemonade  

• 1 Tablespoon Grated Lemon Zest  

• 50g Unsalted Butter, Chopped 

• 6 Egg Yolks  

• 1 Quantity Meringue 

Recipe: 

1. Start by rolling out your pastry between 2 sheets of baking paper into a 30cm circle, then move it onto a plate. Re-roll the pastry trimmings and cut them into 3 10 x 2cm strips 

2. Grease a 25cm x 18cm x 2cm pie plate and wet the rim with water. 

3. Arrange the pastry strips around the edge and use your fingers to make a fancy swirling edge, before poking the base with a fork. 

4. Put the base in the fridge for 20 minutes. While waiting, put the oven temperature to 180°C. 

5. Blind-bake the pastry for 15 minutes. Remove the baking beads and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until its golden. 

6. After, let the pastry cool. 

7. Increase the temperature to 200°C. 

8. Throw sugar, flour, lemon juice and zest into a pan, before gradually adding 315 ml (¼ cup) water into a pan. Whisk it over medium heat until it’s nice and smooth. 

9. Now cook it for 2 minutes, whilst stirring, until the filling is nice and thick. 

10. Take it off the heat and whisk in the butter and egg yolks. 

11. Return to low heat and repeat step 9.  

12. Slather the lemon filling into the pastry base, then place the meringue on top. Pile it high in the centre and make peaks nto a knife. 

13. Bake for 8-10 minutes until it’s lightly browned. 

14. Finally, sit back and enjoy your delightful creation—a perfect lemon meringue pie! 

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Mr. White’s Spicy Margarita Cocktail & Mocktail

A spicy margarita packs a punch with tangy lime, smooth tequila, and a spicy kick from chili. It’s bold, refreshing, and fiery. 

Recipe: 

1. Prepare the glass by placing fresh lie around the rim. Then, add chilli salt or tajin over the rim so that it sticks to the outside of the glass. 

2. Add triple sec, tequila, sicilian lemonade, agave syrup and ice to a shaker.  

3. Shake vigorously and strain the mixture into prepared glass. 

4. Garnish with lime and sprinkle extra chilli flakes if desired. 

5. Enjoy your spicy margherita! 

But if you want a non-alcoholic version… 

Instead of using tequila, instead use mezcal. You will still be able to enjoy the lovely, flaming taste without any alcohol!