Happy Hour Recipe
Make Happy Hour Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Cocktail
For the Snack
Method
For the Cocktail
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a cocktail glass and chill it by filling it with ice water. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- 3
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Discard the ice water from the cocktail glass, then strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.
- 5
Top with Club Soda
Top the cocktail with 3 oz of club soda and gently stir to combine.
- 6
Garnish with Mint
Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
For the Snack
- 7
Prepare the Snack Area
Gather tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and chopped jalapeños.
- 8
Assemble the Platter
On a large plate or platter, spread out the 2 cups of tortilla chips.
- 9
Add Toppings
Spoon 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of guacamole over the tortilla chips.
- 10
Sprinkle Cheese and Jalapeños
Sprinkle 0.5 cup of shredded cheese and 2 tbs of chopped jalapeños over the top.
- 11
Serve with the Cocktail
Serve the snack platter alongside the prepared cocktail for a perfect happy hour.