The Astronomer
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makes 1 cocktail
1 1/2 oz gin
3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 oz watermelon and star anise syrup
5 pink peppercorns
2 sprigs cilantro, optional
1 thin slice fresh watermelon, optional
1 1/2 oz tonic water
Muddle the peppercorns in a shaker and ass the gin, syrup, lemon juice and sprigs of cilantro, if using. Shake for 10 seconds. Double strain over ice into a highball glass. Top with tonic water. Garnish a sprig of cilantro and or a slice of watermelon.
Notes: we could not find watermelon and star anise syrup so instead we used a low sugar watermelon juice. We also added a few pomegranate seeds to swirl and float around in the glass.
Have a lovely weekend everyone! - JD