Ginger Mint Lemonade With A Kick - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces lemon-flavored vodka
1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces ginger syrup
5 leaves of fresh mint
Ginger Syrup
1 cup water
1/2 lb gingerroot, peeled and 1/4-inch cubed
1 cup sugar

Preparation

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint and ginger syrup.
Add Vodka, juice and ice. Shake.
Sugar the rim of a highball glass, add ice and strain in mix.
Garnish with lemon and mint.
Syrup:
Cook the ginger and water in med saucepan for 15 minutes then add sugar and stir until dissolved. Turn off heat and cool completely. Strain.