Sparkling Lemon Ginger Cooler

 Happy Sunday Funday!

I love all things lemon and ginger, so was super excited to find this recipe on Zite. It's like grown-up lemon aid, and it's delicious. The only change I'd make would be to add more ginger to the syrup...can't wait to make these again!

Cheers!

Ingredients:

• Ice
• 1.5 oz. lemon ginger simple syrup (recipe below)
• 2 oz. vodka
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 4 oz. (or enough to top off your glass) Prosecco

Method:

1. Please a good handful of ice in a tall glass.
2. Add simple syrup, vodka, and lemon juice - mix well.
3. Top with Prosecco - mix again.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Lemon Ginger Simple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 C water
• 1 C granulated sugar
• 1 oz. fresh ginger, grated (a piece just a bit smaller than a golf ball)
• Zest of one large lemon

Method:

1. Place all ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves - just a couple of minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let steep until it comes to room temperature.
4. Strain twice to remove all the pulp.
5. Use immediately or keep unused portions in an air tight container in he fridge.