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Ginger Green Tea-Ni

The elegance of a martini meets the energizing effect of green tea. Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to thinly shave the gingerroot for garnish.

Makes two drinks

Serving glass: Martini

Ingredients

6 oz. brewed green tea, chilled
2 tbs. ginger syrup, chilled (see recipe below)
1/2 cup crushed ice
2 thin shavings of gingerroot or cleaned and trimmed lemongrass stalks
Shake the tea, syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain into glasses. Garnish with a slice of ginger.
(Alcohol options: Vodka or gin)