Black Pepper Martini - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

For Black Peppercorn Syrup:
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
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.
Strain the cooled syrup and refrigerate it in a container with a tightfitting lid.
For Martini:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Stir with a bar spoon, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.