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Key Lime Martini

A refreshing cocktail combining tart key lime juice, smooth vodka, simple syrup, and coconut cream, rimmed with graham cracker crumbs and garnished with a lime wheel.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • Graham cracker crumbs for rimming the glass
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Juicer
  • Martini glass
  • Measuring jigger

Method
 

  1. Rim the martini glass with graham cracker crumbs.
  2. Juice fresh key limes until you have 1 oz of juice.
  3. Combine vodka, key lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut cream in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
  6. Garnish the rim with a lime wheel.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if desired, then shake again.
  8. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Notes

Always use fresh key limes for the best taste; bottled juice lacks the same punch.