Weekly Blog - Hot Shots Cocktail Recipe Blog Post #09

 Ninth Flame: The “Key Lime Burn Float”

By Colleen Walters — Flavoursmith, Founder, and Willy Wonka of Booze

Some cocktails chill. This one floats.

The Key Lime Burn Float is a dessert-style cocktail with a citrus kick and creamy finish — built around Hot Shots Original, fresh lime, and a scoop of vanilla. It’s perfect for beach bonfires, boat parties, or founder-led rituals that end with a grin.

The Key Lime Burn Float

Ingredients:

• 45ml Hot Shots Original

• 30ml fresh lime juice

• 15ml condensed milk or coconut cream

• Dash of vanilla extract

• Scoop of vanilla ice cream

• Optional: graham cracker rim or toasted coconut garnish

Ritual: 

Before scooping the ice cream, say the name of someone who makes you laugh. Drop the scoop in slowly, watch it float, and take your first sip with your toes in water — even if it’s just the bathtub.

Founder’s Note

This cocktail was born on a dock in Key West — sunset behind me, lime pie in front, and a moment that felt like vacation in a glass. I wanted something that felt like a wink. The float is the fun. The burn is the twist.

Community Challenge

Post your float ritual with #KeyLimeBurn and tag your favorite beach buddy. Let's create community together.

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