Martinis Anyone?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hulled and chopped fresh strawberries 
• 1-ounce simple syrup
• 3 ounces vodka
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Strawberry Dark Balsamic Vinegar
• Cracked fresh pepper
• Fresh strawberries for garnish

Directions:

• Blend Strawberries in blender until smooth.
• Press blended strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp.
• Add strawberry purée, vodka, lemon juice, and Balsamic vinegar to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake well and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses.
• Sprinkle cracked fresh pepper on top. Garnish with fresh strawberries.