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Key Lime Pie Martini

A creamy, tart dessert cocktail that captures the iconic flavors of key lime pie in a sophisticated martini glass. This restaurant-quality drink blends vodka, condensed milk, heavy cream, and fresh key lime juice for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1.5 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • 1 ounce fresh key lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
  • 0.5 ounce simple syrup
  • Crushed ice for shaking
  • Graham cracker crumbs for rimming the glass
  • Fresh key lime wheels or twists for garnish
  • Whipped cream for topping optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker with lid
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Bar spoon
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Two martini glasses
  • Citrus juicer or hand press
  • Cutting board
  • Small knife

Method
 

  1. Place two martini glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes to chill them thoroughly.
  2. Pour graham cracker crumbs onto a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each chilled glass, then dip the wet rim into the crumbs to create a textured border.
  3. Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with crushed or regular ice.
  4. Using a jigger, pour 2 ounces of vodka and 0.5 ounce of Cointreau into the shaker.
  5. Add 1.5 ounces of sweetened condensed milk and 1 ounce of heavy cream directly into the shaker.
  6. Add 1 ounce of fresh key lime juice to the shaker.
  7. Pour 0.5 ounce of simple syrup into the shaker, seal the lid tightly, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify the cream and condensed milk.
  8. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture evenly into both prepared glasses, straining out any ice chips.
  9. Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a fresh key lime wheel or twisted lime peel. Serve immediately.

Notes

Fresh key lime juice makes a noticeable difference in flavor. Use the coldest glassware possible and shake vigorously for the full 15 seconds to properly emulsify the cream. These cocktails must be consumed immediately as they begin to separate after about 10 minutes. For a tropical variation, swap half the heavy cream for coconut cream and add coconut rum.