Lemon, white pepper and vanilla syrup

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

2	Lemons, zested (Main)
3	White peppercorns
2	Lemons, juiced
1	Vanilla pod, plump and oily, or use two (Main)
2 cups	Water
1 cup	Caster sugar

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients except the vanilla, into a heavy based saucepan. Stir to combine.
2. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise with the point of a sharp knife and scrape the seeds into the saucepan; add the pod as well.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes then cool before pouring into sterilised bottles.
4. Add vodka and or soda and lemon to taste. Also good poured over vanilla bean ice cream.