Key Lime Recipe
Bacardi Limon, fresh lime juice, dash of cream, Midori melon liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
If serving chilled without dilution, place your serving glass (coupe, martini, or rocks) in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Otherwise fill the glass with ice to chill while you mix, then discard ice before pouring.
Combine ingredients
Add 1.5 oz Bacardi Limon, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Midori, 0.25 oz light cream, and 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional) into a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosted. The shake both chills and emulsifies the cream for a silky texture.
Strain and serve
Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled or emptied serving glass using a Hawthorne strainer and, optionally, a fine mesh strainer to catch any ice shards or pulp. For a short serve, use a coupe or rocks glass; for a taller, slightly looser drink, serve over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish & Finish
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. If desired, express a small strip of lime zest over the drink to release oils and drop it in as a final aromatic touch.