How to Make A Mint Pea Rickey

Prep time: 6 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka or light rum
• ½ oz pea shoot and mint puree
• ¾ oz fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup
• 2 oz chilled club soda
• Ice
• Fresh mint sprig and snap pea (garnish)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, pea-mint puree, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
4. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top with club soda and stir gently.
6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a crisp snap pea for a playful spring touch.

Notes

Make-ahead: The puree keeps refrigerated for 2 days, making this cocktail quick to assemble at gatherings.

Pea-mint puree: Blend 1 cup fresh or frozen peas with 8, 10 fresh mint leaves and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Strain through fine mesh if you prefer a silkier texture.

Garden-forward: This captures early spring’s first vegetables in liquid form, fresh, vibrant, and unexpected.