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A creamy Key Lime Pie Martini with a graham cracker rim and lime garnish on a white kitchen counter. Fresh limes is in the background.

key lime pie martini Recipe

A creamy and tangy Key Lime Pie Martini with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, finished with a graham cracker rim for a true dessert-in-a-glass experience.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Custom Time Label: 4 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktail, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Floridian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz Licor 43 vanilla liqueur Substitute: Tuaca
  • 0.5 oz Coconut rum optional For a tropical twist
  • 0.5 oz White crème de cacao Substitute: Irish cream
  • 1 oz Fresh key lime juice Regular lime juice if needed
  • 1 oz Sweetened condensed milk Adds sweetness & creaminess
  • 0.5 oz Heavy cream Half-and-half as a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh lime zest Enhances citrus aroma
  • Ice For shaking
For the Rim:
  • 2 tablespoon Graham cracker crumbs Finely crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Adds warmth
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor
  • Lime wedge For rimming glass

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker With strainer
  • 1 Martini glass Chilled
  • 1 Jigger For accurate measuring
  • 1 Small plate For rimming the glass
  • 1 Microplane zester For fresh lime zest
  • 1 Bar spoon For mixing if needed

Method
 

  1. Place martini glass in the freezer.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and salt on a plate.
  3. Moisten glass rim with lime wedge, then dip into the mixture.
  4. Fill cocktail shaker with ice.
  5. Pour all liquid ingredients into the shaker.
  6. Vigorously shake for 30 seconds.
  7. Strain into the prepared glass.
  8. Add a lime wheel and optional whipped cream.
  9. Serve immediately and savor the flavors.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.