Key Lime Pie Margarita

Our Key Lime Pie Margarita is creamy, tart, and just sweet enough. The secret ingredient? Key lime yogurt. It gives this margarita its rich, creamy texture while adding even more flavor. The graham cracker rim takes it over the top and makes every sip taste like dessert.

One of our favorite vacations was a trip to the Florida Keys. We loved the warm weather, fresh seafood, and laid-back island vibes.

My favorite memory, though, was all the key lime pie! So when Marrekus started experimenting with summer cocktails, he wanted to recreate those same tangy flavors in a margarita just for me. After a little trial and error, this Key Lime Pie Margarita was born.

Made with reposado tequila, fresh key lime juice, vanilla bean simple syrup, and key lime yogurt (yes, yogurt!), it has all the flavors of the classic Florida dessert in cocktail form.

Finish it with a graham cracker rim, and every sip tastes just like a slice of key lime pie.

If sweet cocktails aren’t your thing, check out this refreshing Ranch Water tequila cocktail.

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Ingredients

• Reposado Tequila: Marrekus chose G4 Tequila after reading reviews online. It’s smooth and doesn’t have a strong aftertaste.
• Lime juice: Fresh is best if you can find key limes, but bottled key lime juice also works well. I love Santa Cruz Organic 100% Organic Lime Juice in the glass bottle. Freshly squeezed lime juice also works well.
• Vanilla bean simple syrup: A quick and easy homemade simple syrup recipe that adds sweet vanilla flavor.
• Key lime yogurt: The secret ingredient that makes this margarita creamy and gives it that key lime pie flavor. We used Chobani key lime greek yogurt. Noosa key lime would also work great.
• Graham cracker crumbs: Used to rim the glass. My favorite part!

See the recipe card below for full information on the ingredients and quantities.

How to Make a Key Lime Pie Margarita

Step 1: Pour tequila and Cointreau over ice.

Step 2: Add vanilla bean simple syrup.

Step 3: Add key lime juice.

Step 4: Spoon in key lime yogurt.

Step 3: Fill shaker with ice and shake until the cocktail is smooth, creamy, and well chilled.

Step 4: Dip rim of glass in key lime yogurt.

Step 3: Then dip rim into graham cracker crumbs until evenly coated.

Step 4: Fill glass with ice, pour in the margarita, and garnish with lime slices. Serve immediately.

Tip: Shake the cocktail vigorously so the yogurt fully blends with the tequila for the smoothest texture.

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Make the Vanilla Simple Syrup

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Whisk in the vanilla bean paste until fully combined.
4. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.

Store the Simple Syrup

5. Transfer the cooled syrup to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Optional: Frozen Key Lime Pie Margarita

Blend all of the ingredients with about 1 ½ cups of ice until smooth.

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Key Lime Pie Margarita

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This creamy Key Lime Pie Margarita tastes just like your favorite Florida dessert. Made with reposado tequila, key lime juice, vanilla simple syrup, and key lime yogurt, then finished with a graham cracker rim, it's the perfect summer cocktail for parties, cookouts, or sipping on the patio.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 228kcal

Author Krysten Wilkes & Marrekus Wilkes

Ingredients

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste

Margarita

• 2 ounces reposado tequila
• ½ ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce key lime juice
• ½ ounce vanilla simple syrup
• 2 to 3 teaspoons key lime yogurt (e.g. Chobani, Noosa)
• Graham cracker crumbs for the rim
• Key lime wheels for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup

• In a small saucepan, bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
• Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
• Whisk in the vanilla bean paste until fully combined.
• Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool completely.
• Transfer the cooled syrup to an airtight container or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Margarita

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, Cointreau, key lime juice, vanilla simple syrup, and key lime yogurt. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, or until the cocktail is smooth and well chilled.
• Spread a thin layer of key lime yogurt around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into graham cracker crumbs until evenly coated. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
• Strain the margarita into the prepared glass.
• Garnish with key lime wheels and serve immediately.

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Notes

Recipe Tip: For the smoothest texture, shake the cocktail well so the yogurt fully blends with the tequila.

Make Ahead: If making ahead, refrigerate the mixed cocktail and wait to rim the glass until just before serving so the graham cracker crumbs stay crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg