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Snap into Spring with this Pea-licious Cocktail Recipe

Snap peas are a unique and delicious ingredient to use in cocktails. They add a fresh, crisp flavor that pairs well with a variety of spirits. Here's a recipe for a snap pea cocktail that's perfect for spring:

Ingredients:

  • 6 snap peas, trimmed and thinly sliced

  • 2 oz gin

  • 1 oz lemon juice

  • 1 oz simple syrup

  • Ice

  • Snap peas and mint sprig for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced snap peas until they release their juices.

  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker and fill with ice.

  3. Shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.

  4. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.

  5. Garnish with a snap pea and a mint sprig.

This snap pea cocktail is light, refreshing, and perfect for sipping on a warm spring day. The snap peas add a unique flavor and texture to the drink, while the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup provide a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Enjoy!