Cucumber-Infused and Grapefruit, Black Pepper Fizz

Ingredients

Servings

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/2

English Cucumber , thinly sliced

2 cups

Gin

1 1/4 cups

Granulated Sugar

1 cup

Water

5

Peppercorns

1 handful

Ice

3/4 cup

Grapefruit , freshly squeezed

1/3 cup

Soda Water

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Place English Cucumber (1/2) in a small pitcher or jam jar. Mash with a muddling tool or a wooden spoon until cucumbers release juices. Add Gin (2 cups) , cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.

Step 2

Add Granulated Sugar (1 1/4 cups) , Water (1 cup) , Peppercorns (5) into a heavy-based saucepan. Over a medium heat allow the sugar to dissolve into the water.

Step 3

Once the sugar has dissolved, bring the liquid to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Juice the Grapefruit (3/4 cup) .

Step 5

To assemble, place Ice (1 handful) into glasses, add 1–2 shots of gin (depending on how strong you like it), 1 tablespoon of syrup, grapefruit juice, and top with Soda Water (1/3 cup) .