Tips for a better mix
- Stir the fruit purée before measuring. If it is already sweetened, reduce the listed syrup to taste.
- Use chilled ingredients and fresh ice to keep dilution under control.
OPC ORIGINALS
Strawberry & Black Pepper Gin
Ripe strawberry with a little pepper warmth. · 5 minutes · Rocks
An OPC editorial recipe built around ripe strawberry with a little pepper warmth. Make it your own, then share the people, place or moment behind your version.
In the glass
Ingredients for 1 drink · Ice as needed
- 45 ml gin
- 40 ml strawberry purée
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- 1 small pinch ground black pepper
- Ice, for mixing and serving
- Strawberry, to garnish
Quantities are scaled from the recipe’s submitted serving count. Ice, unmeasured pinches and garnishes are as needed. For several cocktails, mix in shaker-sized batches.
Jump to the methodFor adults 18+. Drink responsibly.
THE METHOD
Make it, one step at a time.
- 1
Measure the liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Add plenty of ice, close securely and shake for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- 3
Double strain into a chilled rocks over fresh ice. Garnish with strawberry.
BARTENDER’S NOTES & SWAPS
A little help from the OPC bar.
Optional pointers for making it your own while keeping the spirit of the recipe.
Make it your own
- For a brighter finish, add a little more fresh citrus, tasting in small increments.
- For a lighter serve, pour into a taller glass over ice and add a small splash of soda water.
YOUR TURN