Gingered Gin and Tonic

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 3 ingredients in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2
   Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Increase heat and boil until reduced to 1 1/3 cups, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool syrup; then strain.
5. 5
   (Can be made 1 week ahead.
6. 6
   Cover; chill.)
7. 7
   Mix tonic water, gin, lime juice and 1/2 cup ginger syrup in glass measuring cup.
8. 8
   Taste, adding more syrup, if desired (reserve remaining syrup for another use).
9. 9
   Divide ice among 4 tall glasses.
10. 10
    Pour gin-and-tonic mixture over.
11. 11
    Garnish with fresh ginger slices and lime wedges, if desired.