Key Lime Pie the Drink
Sip your way to tropical bliss with "Key Lime Pie the Drink," a decadent cocktail that transforms the classic dessert into a sippable delight. This creamy, citrusy concoction combines the tangy brightness of freshly squeezed key lime juice with the smooth richness of vanilla vodka, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream, creating a velvety texture that’s irresistibly indulgent. For an authentic dessert-inspired touch, the glass is rimmed with graham cracker crumbs, capturing the essence of a key lime pie crust in every sip. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest, this refreshing cocktail is as stunning as it is flavorful. Perfect for summer soirées, dessert-style happy hours, or when you’re simply craving a slice of paradise in a glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Key lime juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 1.5 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 oz Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- 1 piece Lime wheel or zest (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
Prepare your rim: Pour the graham cracker crumbs onto a small plate. Moisten the rim of your serving glass with a little key lime juice, then dip the rim into the crumbs to create a graham cracker crusted edge. Set the glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine vanilla vodka, key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Fill the shaker with ice and securely attach the lid.
Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well-combined and chilled.
Carefully strain the cocktail into the prepared serving glass filled with fresh ice, if desired.
Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence, and garnish with a lime wheel or a sprinkle of lime zest for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy, citrusy Key Lime Pie-inspired drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
