Key Lime Pie Mojito

With the warmer weather finally coming I've been trying to make a few fun beverages each month.  I like to come up with new beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, as something a little different to enjoy on the weekends.   It's fun to use seasonal fruits in new drinks.

I usually can't find fresh key limes in my area but I was recently sent some from Melissa's Produce and I wasn't about to waste them.   One of my favorite cocktails to make with lime is a mojito.  Searching for mojito recipes I came across one for a Key Lime Pie Mojito.  It sounded really delicious and I knew it would be perfect for sipping out on our porch.

I needed to go to the liquor store for a few of the ingredients and just didn't have anytime to do it.  I finally managed to run on my lunch time one day since the liquor store is close to my work.  Notice I didn't say my lunch hour.  I only get 30 minutes for lunch each day so it's often hard to run out and get anything done in that amount of time.

I actually made this cocktail twice because the directions said to add heavy cream.   In my head I knew there was no way key lime juice and heavy cream were going to mix but I tried it anyhow.  Cue instant curdling.  I knew better and I did it anyway.   It's like I think it's going to work this time every time I try.  I ended up eliminating the cream and it worked perfectly the second time around.

The graham cracker crumb rim adds a lot of flavor and reminded me of key lime pie.  The vanilla vodka worked well with the fresh key lime juice.   I didn't have any fresh mint ready in my garden yet so I had to buy some at the store but it was pretty strong and worked well.  I loved the tart lime with the sweet simply syrup and the vanilla vodka.  It all really worked together and did taste like a key lime pie!  This is the perfect warm weather sipper.

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Key Lime Pie Mojito

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

 

It's like a Key Lime Pie in a glass with a graham cracker crumb rim.

Author: Heather Lynne

Recipe type: beverage

Serves: serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 graham crackers, crushed
• 2 oz. simple syrup
• 6 oz. key lime juice
• 4 oz. vanilla vodka
• a handful of fresh mint
• soda water

Instructions

1. Put a little simply syrup around the rim of two tall glasses.
2. Dip the glasses into the graham cracker crumbs to rim the glasses.
3. Fill the glasses with ice.
4. In a shaker combine the simply syrup, key lime juice, and vanilla vodka. Shake well and pour over top of the ice in the glasses, filling about halfway full.
5. Tear the mint leaves and place them into the glasses.
6. Top the glasses with soda water.
7. Stir with a straw and enjoy!

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