Rosé, Gin & Pink Peppercorn Pitcher Cocktail

 

Rosé, Gin & Pink Peppercorn Pitcher Cocktail

Serves 8 to 12

For the pink peppercorn syrup:
1/2 cup cane sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons pink peppercorns
For the cocktail:
24 ounces rosé wine
12 ounces gin
24 ounces white grape juice
3 ounces cranberry liqueur
3 ounces pink peppercorn syrup
12 ounces chilled tonic, to taste
Ice
Cranberries, for garnish (sugar them, if you have the time)
Cranberry and rosemary ice cubes, for garnish
For the pink peppercorn syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the cane sugar, water, and pink peppercorns. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat and then lower the heat to a slow simmer, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, steep for 20 minutes, discard solids, and let cool completely.
In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the rosé, gin, white grape juice, cranberry liqueur, and pink peppercorn syrup. Stir until incorporated and chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy. You can make this portion of the cocktail a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator; just give the mixture a good stir before serving.
For the cocktail: When you're ready to serve the cocktail, fill your pitcher or punch bowl with ice, and add the chilled cocktail mixture. Quickly top with the tonic water, taste for balance, and give the mixture a gentle stir. Prep individual cocktail glasses with cranberry and rosemary ice cubes; add the finished rosé, gin, and pink peppercorn cocktail; and garnish with cranberry skewers.