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Snap Pea Gin and Tonic

The Gin and Tonic, known for its crisp floral and botanicals, takes a turn towards the vegetal with the addition of a snap pea infusion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Keyword: Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Spring
Skill: beginner
Servings: 1
Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 0.67 cups snap peas, roughly chopped
  • 1 cups gin (2 oz per drink)
  • 5 oz tonic water, good quality
  • 1 lemon, for peeling

Instructions

  • For the snap pea infusion: Combine 2/3 cup roughly chopped snap peas with 1 cup gin. Let sit for one hour, stirring occasionally, then strain through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. Store in freezer.
  • For the cocktail: Express the lemon peel by twisting it into a chilled, empty wine goblet. Run the peel around the edges of the glass and discard.
  • Add 2 oz gin to the goblet.
  • Gently pour the tonic water into the gin by tilting the glass and pouring it down the side.
  • Garnish with juniper berries or peppercorns, pea shoots or shiso, and edible flowers.
  • Optional: add a squeeze of lemon. Adding the garnishes and citrus last keeps the carbonation from dissipating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.5g | Sodium: 18mg | Sugar: 12.5g