A sour is one of the foundational cocktails, classic and simple to make. The addition of soda water turns a sour into a Rickey, lengthening the drink and preventing more subtle tones from being drowned out. This take on a Gin Rickey starts with Solveig Anna’s Garden Gin, naturally floral from Angelica root, and layers onto that the brightness of mint and the earthy undertones of pea pods.

— Robb Jones & Mike Augustyniak

DIFFICULTY: EASY
TIME: 5 MIN
GLASSWARE: COLLINS

RECIPE:

• 2 oz Far North Spirits Anna’s Garden Gin

• ¾ oz Simple Syrup *

• ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice

• Pinch of Salt

• 2 Pea Pods

• 3 Mint Leaves

• Soda Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Muddle pea pods & mint leaves in a shaker tin. Add liquid ingredients & ice; shake. Strain into a Collins glass & top with soda water.

SIMPLE SYRUP:

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 cup water

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, then cool. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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