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    Home » Drinks » Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper

    Feb 14, 2016 · Modified: Oct 25, 2017 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 7 Comments

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper

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    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    Happy Valentine's Day weekend! And more importantly, perhaps, happy President's Day weekend! Despite the fact that Valentine's Day is the much more discussed of the holidays, it's thanks to President's Day that I have an entire glorious day off from work. Thanks for nothing, Cupid. Do you think flower companies lose out on some major business when Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday? And maybe restaurants do, too, when it's negative eleventy billion degrees out and you wouldn't leave your house for anything in the world no matter how in love you are. I'm not saying it's negative eleventy billion degrees here in Boston, but it's pretty freaking cold.

    Instead of going out this weekend, you should probably just cuddle up on your couch with your loved one and a cocktail. I must be a horrible person for making a cold drink filled with tons of crushed ice, right? But I hope you'll forgive me given the fact that I incorporated a pink peppercorn simple syrup into the drink. That will warm you right up. Along with the vodka. And 14 fur blankets, the heat turned up to 70, and a fire going strong in the fireplace. I've lived through this before.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    This drink only contains a few ingredients: strawberries, vodka, pink peppercorn simple syrup, and soda water... But it's a good one.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    Isn't is completely unfair that Valentine's Day doesn't coincide with strawberry season? Who planned that one?

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    I'm thankful that pink peppercorns are an all-year-round sort of thing. I really do think they're one of my favorite food things ever.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    I love that they're spicy as any good peppercorn should be, but also have a touch of sweetness to them. And obviously the fact that they're pink.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    This sipper is called just that because it's perfect for some easy sipping. Sitting and sipping, if you will. And this weekend, I hope you're sitting with your loved one(s) and as far away from the cold as you can get.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    A little bit sweet and a little bit spicy; isn't that what Valentine's Day is all about? And um, President's Day, too, right? Please, just go with it. I'm sure George Washington would totally be on board.

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    I hope you're having a sweet weekend... And that it's a long one for you, too!

    What's your Valentine's Day drink of choice?

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper -- Sweet and spicy Valentine's Day cocktail | wearenotmartha.com

    Pink Peppercorn Strawberry Sipper

    This pretty pink strawberry cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day. The vodka based drink is slightly sweet and slightly spicy from the pink peppercorn simple syrup.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Makes: 2 cocktails
    Author: We are not Martha

    Ingredients

    • 10 strawberries hulled
    • Crushed ice
    • 3 oz. vodka
    • 2 oz. pink peppercorn simple syrup
    • Soda water

    Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup:

    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 Tbsp pink peppercorns

    Instructions

    • Muddle strawberries in the bottom of two glasses.
    • Fill each glass with crushed ice.
    • Add vodka and simple syrup to glasses.
    • Top off with soda water.

    Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup:

    • Combine sugar, water, and pink peppercorns in a medium-sized saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil.
    • Lower heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until syrup thickens.
    • Remove syrup to jar or bowl and let cool to room temperature. Keep pink peppercorns in syrup until ready to use.
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    1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:37 am

      I agree with you...I think that florists lost out a little bit yesterday and restaurants, too...considering it was snowing and SO cold in Chicago! But I'd much rather sip on this gorgeous drink. Love the pretty color and flavor!

    2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      February 15, 2016 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      We totally didn't leave the house for Valentine's Day... we stayed in our jammies, the comfort of our house and cooked instead. LOVE this cocktail, my dear! This is perfect for 5 o'clock on any given day! Shoot, I'd take 2 right now, except its 8:45 am and that might be frowned upon. 😉 Cheers, my dear!

    3. Tandy I Lavender and Lime says

      February 15, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Totally love the pink peppercorns and I would not have ventured outside on Sunday either if the weather here had been as cold as what yours was ?

    4. Justine says

      February 16, 2016 at 1:17 pm

      This is the prettiest "sipper!" I've seen! Hope you had a good V-Day!

    5. Michelle Lahey says

      February 16, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      You know how I love a good simple syrup! This one sounds right up my alley, as I am a huge pepper lover. I'll have to try this! It's 55+ in Portland, so I don't mind an icy cocktail these days!

    6. sarah k @ the pajama chef says

      February 16, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      that pink peppercorn simple syrup sounds wonderful!

    7. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      February 19, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      I'd drink a cold pink cocktail any time of year! This looks fabulous.

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