Frozen Mango Martini

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, 1/2 cup water and ginger in heavy small saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Simmer 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Cover; let steep 1 hour.
6. 6
   Strain ginger syrup.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   (Can be made 1 day ahead.
9. 9
   Cover; chill.)
10. 10
    Puree mangoes in blender.
11. 11
    Pour into measuring cup.
12. 12
    Return 3/4 cup puree to blender (reserve any remaining puree for another use).
13. 13
    Add 1/2 cup ginger syrup (reserve any remaining syrup for another use), vodka and ice cubes to mango puree in blender.
14. 14
    Blend until smooth.