Finn Rouge

Instructions

1. 1

   Use 2:1 rich simple syrup for its listed portion.

2. 2

   Chill a martini glass.

3. 3

   Prepare a garnish by twisting a strip of lemon zest.

4. 4

   Muddle the fresh raspberries in the base of a cocktail shaker.

5. 5

   Add cranberry-flavored vodka, Giffard Crème de Framboise, sweetened cranberry juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, and a grind of black pepper to the shaker.

6. 6

   Shake vigorously with ice.

7. 7

   Fine strain into the chilled martini glass.

8. 8

   Express the lemon zest twist over the cocktail to release the oils and use it as a garnish.