Terrible name, great taste: white wine fortified with a dash of cognac and infused with the fresh taste of first of the season’s pea pods

This is a great way of using up the first-of-the-season pea pods that are often destined for the food waste bin, hence the (admittedly rather tortured) name. It makes a great aperitif and is designed to be made in a big batch two days ahead of time, ready to be enjoyed with a group of friends.

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