Jul 13 2026
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Happy Hour Recipe

Inspired by Twisted Fork
Time30m
Serves2

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. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a cocktail glass and chill it by filling it with ice water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake It Up

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Discard the ice water from the cocktail glass, then strain the cocktail mixture into the glass.

  5. 5

    Top with Club Soda

    Top the cocktail with 3 oz of club soda and gently stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Mint

    Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

For the Snack

  1. 7

    Prepare the Snack Area

    Gather tortilla chips, salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, and chopped jalapeños.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Platter

    On a large plate or platter, spread out the 2 cups of tortilla chips.

  3. 9

    Add Toppings

    Spoon 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of guacamole over the tortilla chips.

  4. 10

    Sprinkle Cheese and Jalapeños

    Sprinkle 0.5 cup of shredded cheese and 2 tbs of chopped jalapeños over the top.

  5. 11

    Serve with the Cocktail

    Serve the snack platter alongside the prepared cocktail for a perfect happy hour.

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