Ginger Martini

Serves: 3

Vicente Kshlerin

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

52

Sweetness

52

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

90 g

Vodka

1

Lemon

1 cup

Sugar

2 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice

2

Add the vodka, ginger syrup, and lime juice

3

Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds

4

(In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready

5

) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

6

Add twist and serve

7

Remove the outer peel of the lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include too much of the bitter white pith

8

Finely chop the lemon peel and ginger in a food processor

9

Transfer the lemon-ginger mixture to a medium saucepan, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil

10

Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes

11

Strain the mixture and cool

12

Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week