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Spiked Ginger-Mint Lemonade

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Glass set on an outdoor table in front of palm fronds with an opalescent pink drink garnished with lemon wheels and mint...
Photo by Peden + Munk, Prop Styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky, Food Styling by Sue Li

Refreshing! And potentially debilitating, so be careful. Pitmaster Furman uses Lawn Dart ginger-lemon liqueur, but Absolut Citron will work.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

Syrup:

1/2 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped peeled ginger
1 cup sugar

Cocktail and assembly:

1 (750-ml) bottle lemon-flavored vodka
2 cups fresh lemon juice
Lemon wheels and mint leaves (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Syrup:

    Step 1

    Bring mint, ginger, sugar, and 2 cups water to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and let sit 1 hour. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring glass or a small bowl; let ginger-mint syrup cool completely. Cover and chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.

  2. Cocktail:

    Step 2

    Combine vodka, lemon juice, ginger-mint syrup, and 4 cups water in a punch bowl and stir well.

    Step 3

    Ladle spiked lemonade into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon wheels and mint leaves.

  3. Do Ahead

    Step 4

    Syrup can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled.

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