Put a glass in the freezer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut a few cucumber spears. Once the glass is chilled, place some ice cubes in it and then add the Anisette and the lime juice.

Next, pour the tonic and gently mix with a stirrer. Finally, garnish with a cucumber spear, add a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and enjoy.

You may vary by mixing the ingredients in a punchbowl or a carafe and leaving the cucumber to soak.