Who doesn’t love a cool, crisp, sweet-but-slightly-tart slice of key lime pie with that delicious graham cracker crust? This cocktail is a slice of the famed pie in a glass! Many recipes for a similar cocktail call for rather odd ingredients like coconut and pineapple – things that are not in the pie. Why? That was my question as I embarked on a quest to make a drink as close to the dessert as I could. Here is my finished product, and I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes like another! This drink is important to follow the recipe closely, as small variations will affect the end product greatly.
Makes:
Takes:
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 3 ounces vanilla vodka
- 1/2 ounce dry gin (90+ proof is best)
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup, 2:1 blend (If using a 1:1 blend use 1 oz.)
- 1 egg white (optional)
- ice
- 3 ounces club soda (yes, you should measure it)
- graham cracker crumbs
- lime wedge or coiled lime peel for garnish (optional)
These recipes were created in US Customary measurements and the conversion to metric is being done by calculations. They should be accurate, but it is possible there could be an error. If you find one, please let us know in the comments at the bottom of the page
Method
- Add the vanilla vodka, dry gin, lime juice, heavy whipping cream, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
- Shake the liquids for 10 seconds.
- Add ice to shaker and shake an additional 10 seconds or until well chilled.
- Strain into Collins or other cocktail glass capable of holding approximately 12 ounces.
- Add the club soda.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top of foam.
- Garnish with lime wedge or coiled lime peel on top (optional).
- Serve with a straw.
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