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Fabulous Cocktail Syrups: Pink Peppercorn

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Unique cocktail syrups can turn an average cocktail into a showstopper. This pink peppercorn simple syrup is first in a series designed to turn your cocktail or mocktail situation up to eleven.

glass jar and jigger full or cocktail syrups with pink peppercorns flowing out of bowl in background

In the craft cocktail world, cocktail syrups are the Hit Makers, working their magic behind the scenes to…well…make hits.

Putting it in musical theatre terms, cuz that’s how we do, if the cocktail is Eliza Doolittle, cocktail syrups are the Henry Higgins’. If the cocktail is Little Orphan Annie, cocktail syrups are its Daddy Warbucks. And, because three really is the magic number, if the cocktail is Cinderella, cocktail syrups are the Fairy Godmothers (finally a female character who wasn’t changed by a man!) of the adult beverage kingdom.

pouring syrup into a cocktail jigger

They are simply transformational. And beyond easy to make! Which is probably why we call them simple syrups.

This recipe only calls for three ingredients, one of which is water! If you don’t already have pink peppercorns in your spice cabinet, they should be easy to find. And you can use them in my Pink Peppercorn and Rosemary Stuffing recipe too! They have a sweetness not found in most peppercorns because they aren’t actually pepper. They come from a tree related to cashew and mango trees (so people with nut allergies could have a reaction.)

jigger overflowing with pink peppercorn simple syrup

I haven’t done enough recipe testing to say for sure but this syrup seems to go hand in hand with both gin and tequila. One could say (or sing) they go together like Rama lama lama ka dingity ding ka dong. Again with the musicals?!? Anyway it’s worth some experimentation, for sure!

Since I’ve drastically reduced my alcohol intake lately I’m excited to discover new and exciting mocktail variations with this recipe. I should probably buy stock in seltzer water right now!

And don’t worry. I’m not completely dry. Cocktails will still be showing up around here on the reg.

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overflowing jigger of pink peppercorn simple syrup
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Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup
Prep Time
0 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
 

Easy, three-ingredient simple syrup recipe to boost your cocktail or mocktail game.

Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peppercorn syrup recipe
Servings: 30 cocktails
Author: Christine | Mid-Life Croissant
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons whole pink peppercorns
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to saucepan and bring to boil.

  2. Let boil gently, stirring frequently, for five minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

  4. Strain into glass container with lid (mason jar or something similar.)

  5. Store in refrigerator for three to four weeks.

Recipe Notes

The number of servings listed above is an approximation. It obviously depends on how much simple syrup is used in each drink. 

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Comments

  1. S says

    January 2, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Hi Christine,

    Thank you for posting this. I’m trying to make an at home cocktail that calls for a Hibiscus Cubeb Pepper syrup. Do you think if I make this syrup and your hibiscus syrup and add each of them to the cocktail it would be a good alternative? I can’t find that specific syrup recipe to save my life! I appreciate your creativity.
    -S

    Reply
    • Christine says

      January 10, 2021 at 9:50 am

      OK you are blowing my mind because I never thought of combining them but that sounds delicious. I can’t really comment though as to whether or not it would be a good alternative to the other syrup. I haven’t had that and a quick Google search isn’t bringing anything up. That said, I am always up for experimenting. You run the risk of it being very sweet by combining two syrups so maybe use half the sugar in each?

      Reply
  2. Srikanth says

    November 14, 2019 at 5:58 am

    Can you use pink peppercorn in vinegar to make this Syrup? It’s hard to get fresh pink peppercorns where I stay.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      November 14, 2019 at 9:09 am

      I think the taste would be very different. It may taste more like a shrub. Worth a try, I guess.

      Reply
  3. Vera says

    January 2, 2019 at 1:47 pm

    A few alcohol free drink recipes would be nice

    Reply
    • Christine says

      January 4, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  4. Jane Saunders says

    May 23, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve got to make this. Just as soon as my tonka bean syrup jar vacates the fridge it’s being replaced with this. I’m in a gin mode at the moment….

    Reply
    • Christine says

      June 1, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      PERFECT!! I need to make yours, too.

      Reply
  5. Megan @ Megunprocessed says

    April 27, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    This sounds so tasty! I’ve never had anything like it.

    Reply
    • Christine says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      It’s really tasty.

      Reply
  6. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    April 26, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    I will definitely add this syrup to some of my next cocktails!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  7. Tamara Andersen says

    April 23, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    First, I LOVE your writing style! Your posts are always fun to read! Second, this is AMAZING. As much as I play with mixology, I’d never thought of doing a pink peppercorn simple syrup. Yum. Given that gin is my favorite spirit, my wheels are spinning…

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    • Christine says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks, T. I can’t wait to see what you come up with!! I’m spinning on my end too…

      Reply

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