Key Lime Martini
This key lime martini tastes just like your favorite key lime pie—with a twist! Made with fresh lime juice, vodka, and a splash of cream, this smooth and citrusy cocktail is finished with a crushed graham cracker rim for the ultimate dessert drink. It’s the perfect blend of tart, sweet, and creamy, ideal for spring parties, summer happy hours, or any time you’re craving a tropical treat in a glass.
Ingredients in a Key Lime Martini:
- graham cracker crumbs
- superfine sugar
- key lime or fresh lime juice
- vodka
- simple syrup
- heavy cream
- vanilla extract- order Pine & Palm Kitchen vanilla here
- whipped cream for garnish
- limes
- ice
Why I had my first Key Lime Martini in Spokane, Washington:
Hunky Hubbie and I, on yet another Seattle to Montana road trip, ran into Snowmagedon 2019. Seattle is not known for getting much snow. Just so that you understand just how bad it was, February 2019 recorded 20.2 inches of snow. That is the second most snowfall in the city since 1894. And to make matters worse- the Starbucks in Kirkland closed. Closed!
We were only able to make it as far as Spokane because I-90 was down to one lane in many places and coated with snow and ice. Scary stuff.
Thankfully, we were able to stay the night at the beautiful Davenport Hotel in Spokane. It is a historic hotel with charm from the early 1900’s. The hotel is clad in romantic furnishings, beautiful marble, antique sconces, soaring ceilings and painted beams. And it is dog friendly hotel.
We enjoyed a light supper in the famous Peacock Lounge. The spectacular Jazz Age room has a breathtaking 5000 piece stained glass ceiling.
I indulged in a Key Lime Martini – basically dessert in a glass. It was crisp yet creamy and very tart. Just as a good lime pie would be. Here is my interpretation of that delicious cocktail. After a long day, don’t you deserve a little indulgence of your own.
If you like my Key Lime Martini, try these other lime libations:
- Classic Lime Daiquiri
- Dark & Stormy Cocktail
- Blood Orange Mocktail
- Big Sky Ranch Water
- Ginger Mint Mojito
*Notes- We prefer Glacier Distilling Company Vodka for our martini’s. You can purchase at liquor stores throughout Montana or visit the Distillery in Coram, near the West entrance of Glacier National Park, Montana.
Key Lime Martini
Ingredients
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 TBSP super fine sugar
- 4 TBSP vodka
- 2 TBSP fresh Key lime juice or lime juice
- 2 TBSP simple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup heavy cream, chilled very cold
- ½ cup ice
- 1 medium lime, sliced into wedges or thin wheels
- ½ cup whipped heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the graham crackers and superfine sugar in a dish. Dip the rim of the drinking glasses into the lime juice to moisten, then dip into the graham cracker mixture. Carefully freeze for 5 minutes while preparing the cocktail .
- Combine vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice in a cocktail shaker and "dry" shake for 1 minutes. the mixture will be frothy. Add in the ice and shake again until the shaker is frosted over.
- Strain the martini mixture into the prepared martini glasses garnished with the frozen graham cracker rim. Garnish with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, lime wheel and a dusting of additional graham cracker crumbs.
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