- 1/4 c watermelon chunks, muddled + slice for garnish
- 2 limes
- 1 oz black pepper simple syrup*
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- Splash Backyard Soda Ginger-Lime CBD Soda
- 1 c sugar
- 1 c water
- fresh, coarse cracked black pepper
- salt for rim
Muddle 1/4 cup watermelon chunks in a martini shaker with the juice of 2 limes.
Add 1 oz black pepper simple syrup and Blanco tequila.
Shake with ice and strain over rocks into a salt-rimmed glass.
Top with soda and garnish with a watermelon slice.
*Pepper syrup directions:
Bring 1 c sugar, 1 c water, and and ample amount of fresh coarse cracked black pepper to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Let rest and infuse until desired pepper flavor has been reached (about 10 minutes). Strain into a bottle.
Created by Elaina B., Backyard Soda Cocktail Challenge Participant