Huskee's Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe
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Rich, creamy, and not overly sweet, this cocktail recipe is certain to be a hit at your next backyard cookout.
Course:
Beverage
Cuisine:
American
Makes:
Servings: cocktail
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)
Notes:
About this recipe. This is my own creation. There are lots of Key Lime Pie martini, etc, recipes out there but I did not look at them or copy them, this one is from scratch. Thank you Pitmaster Club member "Attjack" for the pro picture above.
About the vanilla vodka. I use Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, 70 proof. Google says you can make your own with 1/8 tsp vanilla extract per 1 oz. regular vodka, but I haven't vetted this. If using a stronger vodka, try 2.5 oz
About the limes. Technically, to be called "Key" Lime, it should use actual key limes, which I did not. Please do if you can, otherwise grocery store (usually Persian) limes are just fine. Even RealLime bottled lime juice will work if you cannot use fresh.
About the club soda. Club soda is necessary here, to soften the flavor some but mainly to help with the creamy foam, giving it almost a meringue-like texture to mimic the pie.
About the graham cracker crumbs. Please don't skip 'em. You'll be amazed how their aroma adds that "wow this smells like pie" factor.
About the egg white. Optional. It adds a certain mouthfeel and lusciousness. If it grosses you out, skip it. You can buy containers of pasteurized egg whites for cocktails, or you can even use aquafaba as a substitute.
Metric conversion:
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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.
Nutrition per Serving
Serving: 10ounces | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.1mg