Black Pepper Date Cocktail
Black Pepper Date Cocktail
Directions
- For each serving, in a shaker combine 2 tablespoons black pepper syrup, 1 ounce dark rum, 1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Top with idea and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain and pour into desired glass. Garnish with rosemary spring.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Black Pepper Date Simple Syrup
- 4 oz rum, dark
- 2 oz Elderflower liqueur
- 6 tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
- as needed ice
- 4 rosemary, fresh sprigs
Black Pepper Date Simple Syrup
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat combine dates, water, brown sugar, black pepper and rosemary. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Strain through fine mesh sieve, ensuring not to press pulp solids through. Return to saucepan.
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch and a small amount of syrup. Mix well and whisk into saucepan with syrup. Bring to a simmer, cooking until thickened. Remove from heat and cool. Hold refrigerated for service.
Ingredients
- 5 oz Medjool dates, whole, pitted
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar, brown, packed
- 1 1/2 tsp McCormick Culinary® Black Pepper, Ground
- 1/4 tsp McCormick® Culinary Rosemary Leaves, crushed
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
