Sentimental Value: Pink Grapefruit and Peppercorn Pinot Noir Mocktail
Sentimental Value: Pink Grapefruit and Peppercorn Pinot Noir Mocktail
Plantin Kaviari
2
10 minutes
5 minutes
French
Beverage
Easy
20
Sentimental Value combines the delicate bitterness of Alain Milliat Pink Grapefruit Juice with a homemade pink peppercorn syrup, a subtle dash of rosewater and the fine bubbles of Alain Milliat Pinot Noir Sparkling Grape Juice. Its red-fruit, floral and herbaceous notes bring depth to the bright citrus base, while the peppercorn adds a gently aromatic finish. Alain Milliat’s Pinot Noir Sparkling Grape Juice is described as having raspberry, Garriguette strawberry, honeysuckle and verbena notes, which complement grapefruit particularly well.
Ingredients
- 40 ml homemade pink peppercorn syrup
- 60 ml Alain Milliat Pink Grapefruit Juice
- 1 dash rosewater, optional
- 240 ml Alain Milliat Pinot Noir Sparkling Grape Juice, chilled
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Pink peppercorns, for garnish, optional
Pink peppercorn syrup
- 100 g sugar
- 100 ml water
- 1 to 2 tsp pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
- A small squeeze of lemon juice, optional
Directions
Make the pink peppercorn syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Warm over low heat, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved; do not boil aggressively. Remove from the heat, add the lightly crushed pink peppercorns and, if using, the lemon juice. Leave to infuse for 20–30 minutes, tasting after 20 minutes and extending the infusion only if a more pronounced peppercorn flavour is wanted. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and cool completely before using.Shake the grapefruit base:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cooled pink peppercorn syrup, Alain Milliat Pink Grapefruit Juice and the rosewater, if using. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, until well chilled.Top with sparkling grape juice and serve:
Fill two chilled wine glasses with fresh ice. Double-strain the grapefruit mixture evenly between the glasses. Top each with chilled Alain Milliat Pinot Noir Sparkling Grape Juice, then stir once, gently, to combine while preserving the bubbles. Garnish with a few pink peppercorns, if desired, and serve immediately.
