Raspberry Cream Pie Cocktail
A dessert-inspired pink cocktail that blends raspberry liqueur, vanilla vodka, and cream, with a graham-cracker–style rim for raspberry cream pie vibes in a glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
- Martini or coupe glass
- Small plate or shallow dish
- Ice
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz raspberry liqueur such as Chambord
- 1 oz half and half or heavy cream for richer texture
- 0.5 oz simple syrup optional, to taste
- 0.25 oz lemon juice fresh; a touch of tartness to balance
- graham cracker crumbs for rim; mix with sugar
- raspberries or whipped cream for garnish (optional)
- ice cubes for shaking
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: Lightly moisten the rim of a chilled coupe or martini glass with lemon juice, then dip into a mixture of graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add vanilla vodka, raspberry liqueur, half and half, simple syrup (if using), and lemon juice.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well-chilled and lightly frothy.
- Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries or a small dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
For a thicker, creamier texture use heavy cream. Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup. If omitting lemon juice, add a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavor. To batch, scale up the ingredients without ice and keep chilled; shake each serving with ice just before pouring.