Ingredients
- 4 whole star anise
- 1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 bunch fresh thyme
- 1 (2-inch) strip lemon zest
Directions
To serve:
- Ice cubes
- Gin, optional
- 1 liter chilled club soda
Heat a stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the spices and stir to toast for 2 minutes. Add the water and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the thyme and lemon peel, cover, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove from the heat, let steep and come to room temperature. Chill before using.
To serve, fill 4 cocktail glasses with ice. Add 1/4 cup spiced simple syrup to each glass. Top with 1 ounce gin, if using and the club soda
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By m.bolin_12860276
Centennial, 44
on May 10, 2010
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I can't wait to try this with a splash of gin -- I really liked that idea from the show! Really good, really interesting flavors! I loved the addition of fresh thyme -- wondering if you could substitute anything there for interest? Rosemary? Any other ideas? Delicious as-is!
By suzykklein_6906745
Denver, CO
on May 10, 2010
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A stunning beverage to serve for guests. Add gin and it's even more delicious.
By nancie_12859268
Castle Rock, 44
on May 10, 2010
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I absolutely love unusual cocktail combinations and this one very well might be our new "porch pounder" this summer. For a dinner party we made these with Gin (like Janet suggested and the flavor was outstanding! Toasting the spices was super easy and gave the drink an extra special warm, earthy quality. I'm trying it again today without the booze (it is a school night after all and am sure it will be great.
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