Sugar Snap Martini

The Sugar Snap Martini is a refreshing cocktail that highlights crisp, garden-fresh flavors in every sip. Sugar snap pea syrup provides a subtle sweetness with a light, green freshness that makes this drink truly unique. Vodka adds a clean base that lets the flavors shine, while lime juice brightens the cocktail with a tangy kick. A splash of Lillet Blanc softens the mix with gentle floral and citrus notes, giving it balance and depth. Served chilled in a martini glass and garnished with a sugar snap pea or lime twist, it’s perfect for spring dinners, garden parties, or casual evenings.

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Tasting Notes

The Sugar Snap Martini is light, crisp, and garden-fresh. The sugar snap pea syrup introduces a gentle sweetness with an earthy, green finish. Vodka provides a clean base, while Lillet Blanc brings a soft floral touch. Fresh lime juice brightens everything with a tangy snap that balances the natural sweetness of the peas. Together, the drink tastes refreshing and slightly vegetal, with citrus and floral notes playing softly in the background. It’s an unusual combination that works especially well in spring or early summer when you’re craving something clean and light with a bit of a twist.

Equipment and Glassware

To prepare the Sugar Snap Martini, you’ll need a cocktail shaker, a fine strainer, a jigger or measuring tool, and a citrus juicer. A bar spoon may be useful for gently incorporating any foam or bubbles if needed. Use a sharp knife and cutting board for slicing the lime and prepping the pea pod garnish. This drink works best served in a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass to highlight its delicate appearance. The fine strainer helps remove any pulp or solids after shaking, resulting in a silky-smooth texture in the final pour.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1.0 oz sugar snap pea syrup
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 0.25 oz Lillet Blanc
• Garnish: lime wheel and sugar snap pea pod

Instructions

• Pour the vodka, sugar snap pea syrup, lime juice, and Lillet Blanc into a shaker tin filled with ice.
• Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds.
• Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
• Add a lime wheel and a sugar snap pea pod on top.

Pro Tips

• Use very fresh sugar snap peas to make your syrup older pods can taste bitter
• Chill your glass in advance to help preserve the light, clean flavors
• Shake hard to fully combine the syrup and citrus
• Double strain to avoid pea bits or ice shards in the final drink
• Adjust lime juice to taste if your syrup leans very sweet
• Garnish with whole pea pods for a striking and natural presentation
• Add a pinch of salt to the syrup while cooking to enhance flavor
• Store sugar snap pea syrup in the fridge for up to one week

When to Serve

This Sugar Snap Martini fits perfectly into early spring through summer when fresh produce is in season. Serve it at a garden brunch, outdoor dinner, or afternoon gathering. It’s also a nice pick for Mother’s Day, bridal showers, or cocktail events that feature a lighter drink menu. Its color, freshness, and unique flavor make it a conversation starter—especially for guests who enjoy crisp, herbaceous cocktails with a twist. It’s best served before meals or paired with light fare like vegetables, seafood, or salads with citrus dressing.

Which Liquor Brands to Choose

• Vodka:
  • Belvedere
  • Reyka
  • Grey Goose
• Aromatized Wine (Lillet Blanc):
  • Lillet Blanc (the original and only brand typically available)

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