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
