Rosemerrymaking

GHIA PINK PEPPER

"Sophisticated, herbaceous, celebratory." Alexandra & Davitta Niakani, Ernesto's, New York City

Gather

4 oz Ghia
8 oz water
8 oz cane sugar
5-7 sprigs of fresh rosemary (extra for garnish)
.5 tbsp pink peppercorn
2 oz sparkling water

Create

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, add pink peppercorns and rosemary and let it sit for 30-45 minutes. Strain into a sealable container and refrigerate. In a cocktail mixing glass, add ice, simple syrup and Ghia then stir. Once chilled, pour into a coupe glass and top with a splash of sparkling water and a sprig of rosemary and a few peppercorns to garnish.