A Key Lime Pie Martini is a rich drink that can double as a dessert. If you enjoy key lime pie and vodka, you'll probably enjoy the Key Lime Pie Martini. Read on to learn how to make a Key Lime Pie Martini cocktail.
How to Make a Key Lime Pie Martini
he self appointed "Martini Diva" makes a number of humorous asides in this almost 8 minute long video that demonstrates all the steps involved in creating a Key Lime Pie Martini. She also suggests substituting half and half for the heavy cream for a lighter drink. Instead of a lime wedge, she garnishes the drink with a green parasol.
Introduction
The Key Lime Pie martini belongs to a class of "dessert cocktails". These are not drinks to be sipped with dessert, as a brandy or a cordial is, but a drink that can substitute for the dessert itself.
Step 1: What You Need to Make a Key Lime Pie Martini
- 1/4 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 ounces heavy cream
- 3 ounces vanilla vodka
- 3 ounces frozen limeade concentrate
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Martini glass
- Martini shaker with strainer
- Ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Step 2: Prepare the Martini Glass
The glass can just be placed in the freezer and chilled, or you can "rim" it first. If you'd like to "rim" the glass. Place your finger in limeade concentrate, and rub it around the rim of the glass to coat it well. Pour granulated sugar on a plate, and place the glass upside down to coat the rim with sugar.
Step 3: How to Make a Key Lime Pie Martini
- Fill the martini shaker with ice
- Add cream, vodka, limeade, and sugar to the shaker.
- Place top on shaker and shake to combine.
- Strain into the chilled martini glass
- Garnish with lime as desired
