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Key Lime Martini in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Key Lime Martini recipe

Also known as Key Lime Pie Martini

ShakenMartini glassNo ice9% ABV

The Key Lime Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice and more, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy, creamy and tropical.

Strength: about 9.4% ABV in the glass, roughly 11 g of alcohol and about 200 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Key Lime Martini ingredients

Vanilla vodka40 ml (1¼ oz)
Pineapple juice30 ml (1 oz)
Lime juice20 ml (¾ oz)
Fresh cream15 ml (½ oz)
Simple syrup10 ml (¼ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Key Lime Martini

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with crushed biscuit rim and a lime wheel.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Crushed biscuit rim and a lime wheel
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Key Lime Martini: quick answers

How strong is a Key Lime Martini?
About 9.4% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 11 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Key Lime Martini?
About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Key Lime Martini served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Key Lime Martini have?
5 in total: vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice, fresh cream and simple syrup.

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