Shameless Tart (Key Lime Pie Martini Recipe)
The Shameless Tart is a Brazen Hussy of a Key Lime Pie Martini recipe. If you love the famous sweet and tart pie, this Key Lime Pie Martini is everything your craving.
The Shameless Tart is a tropical blend of Coconut Rum, Vodka, Agave, Heavy cream, Vanilla, and Key limes- finished with a crushed graham cracker rim around the edge, and a lime wedge or wheel. Looks amazing and So easy to make
Tart, sweet with decadent creaminess. You’ll be asking if its a cocktail or a dessert- but I bet you can’t have just one! It’s a tropical vacation on your tongue and the cocktail version of your favorite pie! ….Dessert in a glass
Doctors Orders
Famed psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung said, “Shame is a soul-eating emotion.” Wow! Sounds like being shameless is essential to our well-being! Doctor’s orders!
With that in mind, let’s celebrate being unabashedly bold and shame-free with this seductively tart and creamy cocktail!
You’ll love this citrusy smooth combination with notes of coconut, vanilla, and a delectable graham cracker finish. Perfect for any occasion, or as a welcome reward at the end of your day. Ohhh- the citrus creaminess…
Life is short –Load that cocktail shaker with ice. Belly up to the FU-BAR and drink dessert first! No shame, no guilt, no apologies …Thanks, Carl!
Ingredients
Cocktail
- Coconut Rum
- Vodka
- Agave
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Vanilla
- Key Limes
Garnish
- Graham Crackers
- Lime Wheels
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Key Lime FAQs
What the FAQ?
What are Key Limes?
Also known as Mexican limes or West Indies limes, Key limes are small, and spherical. They’re light yellow (not green) when ripe and contain more seeds than regular limes. Their skin is thin, so they don’t store well.
Where do Key Limes come from?
The Key lime is strongly associated with the Florida Keys, Key limes have not been grown commercially in the United States since 1926, when a hurricane devastated Miami, Florida, the Bahamas, and the Gulf Coast. Since then, Persian limes replaced Key lime crops.
Key limes are now imported from Central America or Mexico. The fresh lime juice is more tart and more bitter than a Persian lime. For this reason, key lime juice is often used in sweet desserts- This cocktail tastes like Key Lime Pie
Can I buy Key Lime juice at the grocery Store?
Yes. 100% pure bottled key lime juice is not typical at your average supermarket. It is likely to be significantly more expensive.
It’s freshly squeezed from true yellow key limes. Real key lime juice has a superior lime flavor and is preferred for the ultimate key lime pie taste …and flavor is Key!
Can I substitute regular lime juice for Key lime Juice?
When substituting lime juice for Key lime juice, you increase the amount so it is 2 to 3 times more than the amount of Key lime called for in a recipe.
What are tips for Making Cocktails for a Party?
- Simplify. Rather than making multiple cocktails, chose a signature cocktail that will create a delicious experience for your guests.
- Prepare a batch mixture of your cocktail ahead of time and chill. Your guests can immediately receive a cocktail at the perfect temperature.
- Prepare your cocktail glasses ahead of time. Whether a Martini glass or cocktail glass, you can have your glasses chilled, and garnished. Garnish with a lime wheel, or rim the glass with graham cracker crumbs (as in this recipe), or a more creative flourish- prepare ahead
- Set up your Bar or Self-serve Beverage Station. . Just before the party you can pull out your ice bucket, your garnished glasses, and even pour a few cocktails for your first guests. Remember to have a picture of water, and some non-alcoholic options such as sparkling water, juice or sodas.
- Be in the moment- Your friends want to see and enjoy you!
Aphrodesi’hacks
- You can substitute Vanilla Vodka for the Vodka and vanilla in this delicious drink recipe
- Make a pitcher and chill so it is ready to serve
- Chill and garnish your glasses before Cocktail hour
Key Lime Martini Recipe
Shameless Tart (Key lime Pie Martini)
Equipment
- Martini Glass
Materials
Cocktail
- 1⅓ oz Coconut Rum
- 1 oz Vodka (5 Sisters Vodka)
- ¾ oz Agave
- 1 ½ oz Heavy Whipping cream
- ¼ tsp Vanilla
- 2 Juiced Key Limes (or 1 juiced regular lime)
- ½ cup Ice
Garnish
- 4 Graham Crackers (Finely ground)
- Lime wheel
Instructions
Prepare your Garnish
- Cut a slice of lime through the center of the fruit, Make a cut from the center of that slice to the edge of the lime (so your lime will sit on the edge of the glass)
- Grind the Graham crackers into fine dust, and pour them onto a small plate
- Rub the edge of your martini glass with a lime wedge
- Dip the rim of the glass in the graham cracker dust
Prepare your cocktail
- Juice 2 Key limes (or 1 regular lime), and pour into a cocktail shaker with ice
- Pour your measured rum, vodka, agave, and heavy cream, into the shaker
- Shake well, and use a strainer or lid to retain the ice in the shaker
- Pour into a dusted martini glass
- Add the lime wheel to the rim
Make a Key Lime Vodka Martini…
FAQ’s for Dessert Martini’s
What the FAQ?
What is a Dessert Martini?
These aren’t your Father’s Martini’s! There are hundreds of new Martini recipes springing up. Put your favorite dessert flavors in Vodka. What could be better? We feature several of our Dessert drinks on this site. Enjoy a flight of Martini Pie flavors. Key Lime, Pumpkin, Pecan Pie
Why will I love a Dessert Martini?
Do you put ice in a Dessert Martini?
No, Martini’s typically feature chilled Martini glasses, and cocktails that have been shaken with ice and strained. A Martini without ice is often called “Dry”.
What kind of alcohol is used in a Dessert Martini?
Martinis feature Vodka, but dessert Martini’s may contain additional flavors and liqueurs. In addition they generally feature imaginative and tasty rims.
What do you pair with a Dessert Martini?
Since Dessert Martini’s are generally sweeter, they tend to go beautifully with appetizers that are salty. In fact, Dessert Martinis are often served with Charcuterie Boards.
Can a Dessert Martini be dirty?
Dirty Dessert Martinis are unlikely. ‘Dirty’ usually refers to olive brine, which is not very complementary to Dessert Martini flavors. So your Dessert Martini cannot be Dirty- but you and your crazy antics could be an entirely different story!
What do Dessert Martini’s feature as a garnish?
We love to pour a dessert cocktail into the prepared glass. While the traditional Martini may garnish with only an olive, Dessert Martinis get creative. You can dip the rim in flavored sugar, cookies, finely crushed graham crackers, even crushed pieces of candy. The rim of the cocktail glass allows you to introduce texture, contrast, even spice. You can also position a fruit wheel or attractive flourish on the edge of the glass.
Try our Key Lime Pie Martini with a Hot Date. A Manchego stuffed and roasted date with prosciutto. – right out of the oven. This Prosciutto wrapped date is an appetizer recipe you will want to keep handy. Especially, since the sweetness of the dates and the salty prosciutto make an irresistible snack you’ll love.
Try the Best Key Lime Pie Martini
Aphrodesi’hacks’:
Use 5 Sister’s Spirit Vodka
Break up with Tito! You will kick Tito to the curb. 5 Sisters is a premium vodka, 6 times distilled-earthy and botanical
Put your Martini glasses in the freezer. This cocktail is best served cold and in a chilled Martini glass.
9 Responses
Not only does it taste good, it is pretty!
This was the perfect cocktail for ladies’ happy hour! So delicious and fun
My favorite dessert Martini. Tastes like vacation
Ridiculously tasty. I think I am ruined for other dessert Martinis. Especially love the graham cracker rim.
Wow- this is good. You hit the nail on the head- Delicious key lime pie flavor.
I will be making a full pitcher next time.
This is my favorite drink to make for parties. Perfect balance of tart and sweet- creamy, and crunchy(rim) Nice in the summer- but I will also make it in the winter (to remind me of summer)
This drink is so fun to serve. Tastes like a Key lime pie, only better!- looks great too