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Black Pepper Cocktail Tincture

A quick peppery seasoning for a sour, a tonic, or anything that needs a little lift without more juice.

About ½ cupActive: 5 minutesTotal: 24 hours

What you need

Ingredients.

  • 2 tsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
  • ½ cup 80-proof neutral spirit or vodka

Make it

Method.

  1. 01

    Combine peppercorns and spirit in a clean jar.

  2. 02

    Steep for 12 to 24 hours, tasting at 12 hours; strain when warm pepper aroma comes through cleanly.

  3. 03

    Bottle in a dropper bottle and label.

Safety & allergens

DIY culinary/cocktail infusion only, not medical advice. Contains alcohol; use sparingly and keep clearly labeled.

Use it in

A good next glass.

  • Season a Gin Sour or Paloma
  • Add depth to grapefruit soda
  • Finish a strawberry or pineapple zero-proof drink

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