Ginger Mint Lemonade With a Kick

One of the "New Drinks of Summer" from the Philly Inquirer's food section. Note the syrup recipe is for more than one serving and time is only the drink.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2  ounces lemon-flavored vodka
• 1 1⁄2 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 ounces ginger syrup
• 5  leaves of fresh mint

• Ginger Syrup

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 lb gingerroot, peeled and 1/4-inch cubed
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint and ginger syrup.
2. Add Vodka, juice and ice. Shake.
3. Sugar the rim of a highball glass, add ice and strain in mix.
4. Garnish with lemon and mint.
5. Syrup:
6. Cook the ginger and water in med saucepan for 15 minutes then add sugar and stir until dissolved. Turn off heat and cool completely. Strain.