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Ginger-Mint Lemonade




Source of Recipe


Cork, in Westmont


Recipe Introduction


Makes one cocktail


List of Ingredients




2 ounces lemon-flavored vodka

1½ ounces fresh lemon juice

1½ ounces ginger syrup (see note)

1 sprig (5-6 leaves) of fresh mint

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together mint and ginger syrup.

2. Add vodka, lemon juice, and ice; shake.

3. Sugar the rim of a highball glass, add ice, and strain lemonade into glass.

4. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint leaf.



Recipe



Note: To prepare ginger syrup: Over medium heat, combine 1 cup water and one large piece, about ½ pound, ginger root, peeled and cut into quarter-inch cubes in a saucepan and cook for 15 minutes. Add 1 cup sugar and stir until it is dissolved. Turn heat off and let mixture cool completely. Strain and put aside.