Use two childhood favorites, Jolly Ranchers and Marshmallow Peeps, to create a colorful variety of simple, vibrant adult beverages we call the Peep-a-tini. The jury is still out with the TABLE team when it comes to eating peeps, but this is undeniably a great way to utilize the nostalgic, sugar-coated, polarizing, marshmallow peep.
The History of Peeps
For a deep dive on the history of peeps, you can read Rest in Peeps! But, the brief version is this. Peeps come from Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, where Ira Born was developed machinery to automate the making of shaped marshmallows. From there, he created Peeps, little chicks with smiling faces. Who could hate that? But according to a FinanceBuzz study, Americans disagree on Peeps marshmallow candies: 25% love them and 16% hate them. Our Peep-a-tini celebrates their colorful quirkiness and unique (if polarizing) flavor.
Peep-a-tini Cocktail
Description
Don’t hate on Peeps!
Ingredients
- 5 Jolly Ranchers candies, all of the same flavor
- 1 cup of vodka
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- Marshmallow Peeps and lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- Put 5 jolly ranchers candies, all of the same flavor, and a cup of vodka in a lidded jar.
- Let soak over night.
- Shake well to be sure the candy is dissolved.
- Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake until ice cold.
- Pour into small martini glass and garnish with lemon and a marshmallow peep and enjoy your Peep-a-tini
Recipe by Keith Recker
Photography by Laura Petrilla
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