Vodka Ginger Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle sparkling water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cups vodka
• Garnish: candied ginger

Preparation

1. 1. Bring 1 cup water, sugar, and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir constantly about 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
2. 2. Pour sparkling water, lemon juice, vodka, and 1 cup of the ginger simple syrup over ice in a large pitcher; stir gently. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
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