Spiked Ginger-Mint Lemonade
A refreshing adult beverage combining the bright flavors of fresh lemon, spicy ginger, and cool mint with vodka. This sophisticated cocktail is perfect for summer entertaining.
8 servings
1 hr 40 min
Ingredients
- •½ cup chopped mint
- •½ cup chopped peeled ginger
- •1 cup sugar
- •1 bottle lemon-flavored vodka
- •2 cups fresh lemon juice
- •1 serving Lemon wheels and mint leaves
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
90 min
- 2.
Combine vodka, lemon juice, ginger-mint syrup, and 4 cups water in a punch bowl and stir well.
5 min
- 3.
Ladle spiked lemonade into ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon wheels and mint leaves.
5 min
- 4.
Syrup can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled.
