December 16, 2007
♥ Ginger-tini-licious
A little holiday cheer! My favorite drink right now is the spicy - not for the faint of heart - ginger martini. I lean more on the ginger syrup side (3 oz. for mine) than the vodka side(1.5 oz in mine and I add an ounce or so of Triple Sec) Adjust according to your taste.
Recipe:
Ice
3 ounces vodka, any flavor
1/2 to 1 ounce ginger syrup, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Twist of lemon or lime
Fill a cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add the vodka, ginger syrup, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add twist and serve.
Ginger Syrup:
1 lemon
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh ginger with peel, about 8 ounces
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
Remove the outer peel of the lemon with a vegetable peeler, taking care not to include too much of the bitter white pith. Finely chop the lemon peel and ginger in a food processor. Transfer the lemon-ginger mixture to a medium saucepan, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through cheese cloth and cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Yield: 2 cups
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