Ginger Martini

8 ingredients
22 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces vodka
  • 1/2 to 1 ounce Ginger Syrup, recipe follows
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Candied ginger and lime twist, for garnish
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh ginger with peel (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water

Directions

  1. 1
    Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice.
  2. 2
    Add vodka, ginger syrup, and lime juice.
  3. 3
    Cover and shake or stir vigorously until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4
    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. 5
    Garnish with candied ginger and lime twist and serve.
  6. 6
    1.
  7. 7
    Remove outer peel of lemon (without white pith) with a vegetable peeler.
  8. 8
    Finely chop peel and ginger in a food processor.
  9. 9
    2.
  10. 10
    Transfer lemon-ginger mixture to a medium saucepan.
  11. 11
    Add sugar and water and bring to a boil.
  12. 12
    Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes.
  13. 13
    Strain mixture and cool.
  14. 14
    Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  15. 15
    Calories: 230
  16. 16
    Total Fat: 0 grams
  17. 17
    Saturated Fat: 0 grams
  18. 18
    Total Carbohydrate: 0 grams
  19. 19
    Protein: 0 grams
  20. 20
    Sodium: 0 milligrams
  21. 21
    Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
  22. 22
    Fiber: 0 gram

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