Something Essential From Union Square Cafe

Name: Something Essential From Union Square Cafe
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Rick Meyer , Union Square Cafe , New York City

Photo: Peter Garritano

September 30, 2024

Something Essential tequila cocktail from Union Square Cafe

What started as a bestselling summer cocktail earned a permanent spot on the menu at Danny Meyer’s flagship restaurant, Union Square Cafe. Rhum agricole gives this refreshing tequila cocktail depth with subtle spice from the pink peppercorn syrup and fruity vibrancy from the liqueur.

Ingredients

1 oz. blanco tequila
1 oz. fresh lime juice
3/4 oz. pink peppercorn syrup
1/2 oz. rhum agricole
1/4 oz. velvet falernum
1/4 oz. framboise liqueur

Tools:shaker, strainer, barspoon
Glass:rocks
Garnish:ground pink peppercorn

Preparation

Add all of the ingredients, except the liqueur, to a shaker with ice and shake. Strain into the glass over ice. Use a barspoon to layer the liqueur at the bottom of the cocktail by running the liqueur along its stem. Garnish with a grind of pink peppercorn.Pink Peppercorn SyrupAdd 50g sugar and 50g water over low medium heat and stir until dissolved. Add 3g lightly crush peppercorns and keep over heat for 25 minutes stirring occasionally. Fine strain and cool. Store in a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. It will keep for up to one month in the refrigerator.