Recipes Black Pepper Syrup Be the first to rate & review! Use this syrup to make Bitter Orange & Black Pepper Soda. Plus: Ultimate Cocktail Guide By Jennifer Colliau Updated on February 6, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 12 ounces Ingredients 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 8 ounces water 1 cup sugar Directions In a spice grinder, coarsely grind the black peppercorns. In a small saucepan, combine the ground pepper with the water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Pour through a fine strainer into a jar. Add the sugar, cover and shake gently until dissolved. Refrigerate for up to 1 month. Rate it Print