Key Lime Pie Mojito

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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.

Key Lime Pie Mojito

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

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Author: Hezzi-D

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

• Put a little simply syrup around the rim of two tall glasses.
• Dip the glasses into the graham cracker crumbs to rim the glasses.
• Fill the glasses with ice.
• 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.
• Tear the mint leaves and place them into the glasses.
• Top the glasses with soda water.
• Stir with a straw and enjoy!