WATCH: Mint and peppercorn come together in this gin and tonic recipe

It's tough to beat the refreshing notes of a gin and tonic in the Okanagan summer heat.

But Shayne, from Born to Shake, has a simple trick to take it to the next level with a syrup that is as fresh as a new pair of pants (his words!)

The cucumber, mint, and pink peppercorn flavours pair well with tequila, gin, vodka or rum.

Here is his buildable cocktail recipe to take your G&T to the next level:

Recipe

• 0.75 oz Cool as a Cucumber syrup
• 1.5 oz of gin (London Dry style preferred)
• 1 can of craft tonic
• Lemon wedge

Method

Take a double rocks glass and fill it with ice.

Pour the Cool as a Cucumber syrup over the ice.

Add the gin.

Top off the glass with a craft tonic water.

Add a lemon wedge or about 0.25 oz of lemon juice.

Enjoy!