Black Pepper Martini

Submitted by MARIA MAC

"I tasted this last night for the first time and loved it. The black peppercorn syrup is great. I will be making these often. Cook time includes time to make syrup but not cooling time."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 ounces hendricks gin
• 1⁄2 ounce dry vermouth
• ice

• Black Peppercorn Syrup (use 1/2 ounce)

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
• 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns

directions

1. For Black Peppercorn Syrup:

2. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to bring mixture to a simmer; cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
4. Strain the cooled syrup and refrigerate it in a container with a tightfitting lid.

5. For Martini:

6. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Stir with a bar spoon, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.