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Strawberry Peppercorn Lemonade

a drink recipe
ingredients
FOR THE SYRUP
½ lb strawberries, sliced
1 tsp pink peppercorns, whole
½ tsp white peppercorns, whole
½ tsp black peppercorns (Vietnamese), whole
1 sprig fresh basil (large)
1 cup water
¾ cup sugar
FOR THE DRINK
1 tbsp pink peppercorns, whole
1 tbsp fleur de sel, flakes
1 cup strawberry peppercorn syrup (above)
⅔ cup lemon juice
1 cup water
---optional garnish
fresh basil leaves
sliced strawberries
sliced lemons
Strawberry Peppercorn Lemonade
a drink recipe
For as long as she can remember, Kelly Ryan has loved to bake up treats to share with loved ones. Her love of baking comes from her mother and grandmother, both talented home cooks. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Kelly worked at America’s Test Kitchen for a few years before venturing off to do food photography and recipe development full-time. Her blog, Butter & Thyme, focuses on elevated nostalgic comfort food recipes. Find more of Kelly’s recipes at butterandthyme.com.
a little bit about the recipe
Homemade strawberry peppercorn syrup and fresh basil give this refreshing lemonade a unique balance of tart, sweet, earthy, and herbaceous. The salt and pink peppercorn rim adds a beautiful touch and enhances the nuanced flavors of the drink.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 20 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 1 H
TOTAL | 1 H 20 M
2 SERVINGS | 12 oz
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
MORTAR AND PESTLE OR SPICE GRINDER
CITRUS JUICER (OPTIONAL)
directions
make the syrup:
To make the strawberry peppercorn syrup, combine the strawberries, peppercorns, basil, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then turn off the heat and let steep for about 45 minutes. Strain the mixture and refrigerate the strawberry peppercorn syrup to chill.

make the salt + pepper rim:
Grind the pink peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or in a spice grinder, then combine the ground peppercorns with the fleur de sel on a small plate. Moisten the rims of two glasses with a bit of water or lemon juice, then dip the rim of the glass in the salt and peppercorn mixture. Carefully fill the glasses with ice.

make the drink:
To make the strawberry peppercorn lemonade, combine the strawberry syrup with the lemon juice and water in a small pitcher and mix to combine. Then pour the lemonade into the prepared glasses. (Alternatively, pour half of each ingredient into the glasses, mix in the glass, and top with ice.)

Garnish with strawberries, lemons, and basil leaves, if desired. Serve chilled.

expiry:
5-7 days
tips
Use fresh squeezed lemon juice for optimal bright citrus flavor.
Use club soda instead of water for a sparkling lemonade.
ingredients in recipe
5.0
whole
Use whole white peppercorn along with black (and even green or red) peppercorn in your colorful peppercorn mixes.
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vietnamese
whole
Our Vietnamese whole black peppercorns have an intense aroma, but a more mellow taste with woody flavor notes.
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whole
Pink peppercorn, though peppery, is more rounded than the assertive black peppercorn; it has delicate fruity notes that can be almost sweet.
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gourmet sea salt
flakes
This gourmet artisanal finishing salt is harvested by hand from the coast of France. This bright white treasure is comprised of snow-like crystals and has a slight hint of violets. Use only a pinch of this to enhance dishes just before serving.
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