Strawberry Bourbon

• Strawberry Syrup
• 2 cups Strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/3 cup Sugar
• 1 piece 3 Inch Lemon Peel
• Cocktail
• 4 pieces Strawberries, hulled
• 1 piece slice Lemon, cut in half
• 1 ounce Strawberry Syrup
• 1/2 ounce Balsamic Vinegar
• 2 ounces Bourbon, whatever brand you prefer. Keep in mind that the type of Bourbon influences the flavor. So experiment!
• 1 piece Strawberry, for Garnish

1. To make the syrup, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon rind in a saucepan. Cover and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
2. Once the sugar has dissolved and the strawberries have released their liquid, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the berries are tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strawberries to a pint jar. Continue simmering the syrup until it thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 2 minutes. Discard lemon peel and pour syrup over berries. Let cool to room temperature, then store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
4. To make the cocktail: muddle 4 strawberries and the lemon in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, then add the strawberry syrup, balsamic and bourbon.
5. Shake vigorously. Using both the cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer, strain the cocktail into a glass. Garnish with a strawberry.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/23012-strawberry-bourbon (may not work)