The Peas Knees

“I love putting peas in cocktails. This cocktail is inspired by a cocktail from a competition I got to judge a few years ago. My good friend Nick Pascuzzi made a drink with a bunch of herbs and green things, including peas.

I usually don't advocate muddling too often, but sometimes it's necessary.”

— Robb Jones, Meteor Bar

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 5 MIN + 10 MIN FOR SYRUP
GLASSWARE: Coupe

Recipe:

• 1 ½ oz Far North Gustaf Navy Strength Gin

• ¾ oz Honey Simple Syrup (regular simple is OK)

• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• 5 Mint Leaves, Torn

• 3 Snap Peas, "Snapped" in Half

• 1 Pinch Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a mixing tin, add the snap peas and muddle briefly. Add remaining ingredients and shake HARD on good ice. Strain into preferred glass, either up or on the rocks. Garnish with a spanked mint leaf.

Honey Simple Syrup:

In a saucepan combine:

• 1 cup honey

• 1 cup water

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until honey is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Weekly Good Acre CSA cocktail recipes brought to you by Far North Spirits and the bartenders of Meteor: “Old Ass Bar, Good Ass Hot Dogs and Stuff.”