Habanero Lemonade Carbonated Pimms Cup

Ingredients

habanero simple syrup

• 1
  
  cup sugar
  
• 1
  
  cup water
  
• 1
  
  habanero pepper quartered
  

the cocktail

• 1
  
  batch habanero simple syrup
  
• 15-20
  
  lemons, juiced
  
• 1
  
  bottle of pimms
  

Directions

habanero simple syrup

1. place all ingredients in the saucepan over medium high heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved and it has come to a boil.
2. Turn the heat down to lowand simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Cool on counter or in fridge/freezer, strain out habanero, then store.

the cocktail

1. Habanero lemonade- Make the habanero lemonade by combining the ingredients at a 1:1:3 ratio. (simple syrup/lemon juice/water)
2. Cocktail- Mix up a batch of the cocktail at 1:2-3 ratio (pimms to habanero lemonade).
3. Carbonate- Inject the soda bottle with pressurized CO2 for about 15 seconds while shaking. Note: this drink is also delicious without carbonation.
4. Serve- Serve over ice with cucumber slices.