The inspiration for this drink comes from a recipe for a ginger kaffir lime granita. The combination of flavors sounded so appealing, I decided to make it into a refreshing summer drink. Tchin-tchin!

Lemon Ginger Martini
1 serving

Ingredients:
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce ginger kaffir lime simple syrup (recipe below)

Mix the ingredients with a cup of ice in a shaker. Shake well. Enjoy!

Ginger Kaffir Lime Simple Syrup
Yield 1 cup of simple syrup

1 scant cup of water
1 cup granulated sugar
6 fresh kaffir lime leaves (or 3 teaspoons of finely grated lime zest)
4 fresh mint leaves
1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated

Combine the water, sugar, kaffir lime leaves, mint, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to steep and cool.

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Will keep refrigerated in a tightly closed glass bottle for 2 weeks.