Frozen Key Limeade

From the very first sip of this Frozen Key Limeade, everyone will think you blended up pie and served it in a glass. It’s that good. You get some serious tang from the fresh lime juice that’s mellowed out with rich sweetened condensed milk. It’s luxurious.

But that’s not all, folks. For a real dessert treat, we even finished it with graham cracker crust crumbles…because I like to show off sometimes.

Frozen key limeade in glass with whipped topping and lime slice, pin shows creamy lime drink recipe.

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These drinks are so good, you could imagine yourself drinking them in the dead of winter. Realistically? They’re perfect for those blazing hot summer days when you let the sun win and you take a break from yard work. Keep them in rotation for cookouts, pool parties, the 4th of July, or any night when you want something a little sweet and over the top.

Frozen key limeade in a coupe glass topped with whipped cream, brown sugar crumbs, and a lime slice with spoon.

I know you’ll love this frozen key limeade, but if you’re ever in the mood for other frozen drink flavors, don’t miss our classic frozen lemonade or our frozen strawberry lemonade for a fruitier option.

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Why You’ll Love This Frozen Key Limeade Recipe
Ingredients
How to make Frozen Lemonade
Top Tips
Storage
Other Summer Drinks You to Try
FAQ
Frozen Key Limeade Recipe

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Glass coupe of frozen key limeade topped with whipped cream and brown sugar crumbs, garnished with a lime slice.

Why You’ll Love This Frozen Key Limeade Recipe

The combination of tangy lime juice and sweetened condensed milk, makes it equal parts sour and sweet. It’s the same balance that makes you fall in love with real key lime pie.
We used a real graham cracker crust finish. The addition of the buttery graham cracker crumbles is way better than regular graham cracker crumbs because…butter makes everything a little better.
It’s fun, like really fun to make and assemble. It’s the perfect thing to whip up while hosting a party. Everyone will be excited as you pour them a glass. And for adults, you can make it boozy and a lot more exciting.
It tastes so indulgent and rich, but…you’ll be so surprised by how quick and easy it is to whip up.

Ingredients

Lemon Juice
Lemon zest
Sweetened condensed milk
Cold water
Ice
Pinch of salt
Graham cracker crumble

See the recipe card for quantities.

How to make Frozen Lemonade

Prepare the graham cracker crumble as directed in the recipe card. Set aside.
In a blender, combine the condensed milk, lime zest, and salt. Blend briefly to release the lime oils.

Hand adding lime zest to blender with lime mixture, pin shows frozen key limeade recipe.

Add the lime juice and water. Blend until smooth.

Hand adding ice to blender with creamy lime mixture, pin shows frozen key limeade recipe.

Start with 3 cups of ice and blend on high until thick and slushy, adding the remaining cup if needed. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed.
Serve immediately in chilled glasses.

Martini glass with graham cracker crumbs, pin shows frozen key limeade dessert drink recipe.

Top Tips

Blend long enough for the mixture to be smooth. If it seems too thin, add some more ice and blend once again until smooth.

Storage

This and other frozen citrus drinks are best served immediately.

Other Summer Drinks You to Try

FAQ

Can I use regular limes instead of key limes?

Sure! While key limes have a more interesting flavor than the ones you typically find at the grocery store, regular limes work too. If that’s all you have, no problem.

Do I have to use fresh lime juice?

Fresh is best, but if all you have on hand is bottled, it’ll work.

Can I make this without sweetened condensed milk?

You could, but please don’t. Sweetened condensed milk is a key ingredient that makes it work. Without it, you don’t have that signature flavor and sweetness that mimics key lime pie.