Fantastic! Let’s face it: key lime pie is a Florida institution. It’s a pie so delicious that it was given its own holiday. Celebrate National Key Lime Pie Day this September 26, after all, there’s no better place to celebrate than in the birthplace of all things key lime. For a contemporary spin on the traditional slice, we’ve compiled the perfect roundup of key lime cocktails. See below for details.
Sloan’s Key Lime Pie at Rum Row
The Gates Hotel Key West’s very own Rum Row serves up unique takes on the classic liquor all year round. For a true taste of Key West this National Key Lime Pie Day, try the signature Sloan’s Key Lime Pie ($16) crafted with Key West First Legal Rum and fresh key lime juice together with a dash of condensed milk, cardamom liqueur, simple syrup and a fresh egg, shaken and served with a dollop of whipped cream and crushed graham cracker & captain crunch rim.
Address: 3824 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Key Lime Colada at Republica Bar
This National Key Lime Pie head to Key West’s 24 North Hotel and grab a seat at Republica, the hotel’s lobby bar. Styled after Cuban bars of the 1940s, this nostalgic yet modern hideaway offers unique cocktail creations, including the Key Lime Colada ($10). Made with Cruzan Key Lime Rum combined with key lime cream liqueur, graham cracker crumbs, pina colada mix and lime, this delicious cocktail will leave you craving more.
Address: 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Lime Daiquiri at Toasted Coconut
Toasted Coconut is a laid-back, outdoor restaurant, located right next to the pool at 24 North Hotel. If you’re looking for some fun in the sun this National Key Lime Pie Day, sip on the Lime Daiquiri ($12). Crafted with Papa’s Pilar Blonde, a splash of simple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice, the Lime Daiquiri is a refreshing way to enjoy the holiday.
Address: 3820 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
Deconstructed Key Lime Pie at OLA
Celebrate this wonderful holiday by enjoying a slice of the OLA at The Gate Hotel South Beach’s Deconstructed Key Lime Pie ($__). This creamy, fluffy, and tangy iconic treat is made with a key lime custard, toasted meringue, vanilla bean ice cream and finished with a toasted tuile.
Address: 2360 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Key Lime Baked Alaska at Shooters Waterfront
Anchored along the Intracoastal Waterway for more than 30 years, Shooters Waterfront has built a reputation as a big fish in a big pond, and their dessert is no different. Celebrate National Key Lime Pie Day with their acclaimed Key Lime Baked Alaska ($11), a classic Florida favorite dressed up with torched meringue and coconut daiquiri featuring baked key lime.
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Address: 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Key Lime Frappe at XO Espresso Bar at The Lincoln Eatery
Located in Miami Beach’s first food hall, The Lincoln Eatery, XO Espresso Bar will be celebrating National Key Lime Pie Day by offering customers a Key Lime Frappe. A heavenly combination of vanilla and tangy lime topped with whipped cream and crumbled graham crackers, this frappe can be enjoyed with a choice of whole, skim, oat, soy, almond or coconut milk.
Address: 723 Lincoln Lane North, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream at Chill-N at The Lincoln Eatery
Chill-N, Miami’s famed ice cream purveyor, will be serving a special edition Key Lime Pie Ice Cream for National Key Lime Pie Day. Made with a chosen base of ice cream, yogurt, coconut milk or tart yogurt, the concoction will feature a fresh key lime pie flavoring. Liquid nitrogen will be added to the mixture and forty-five seconds later, the ingredients will flash-freeze and transform into an ultra-creamy treat.
Address: 723 Lincoln Lane North, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Key Lime Pie at Le Petit Bistrot at The Lincoln Eatery
Le Petit Bistrot, a new, traditional French eatery offering a full menu of Parisian-inspired dishes, is offering their very own Key Lime Pie to celebrate the holiday. Handcrafted by co-owner Marilyn Arrebot, pastry chef extraordinaire who was trained under world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse, this delicate creation is the perfect National Key Lime Pie Day treat.
Address: 723 Lincoln Lane North, Miami Beach, FL 33139
