It's 5:00 somewhere

As some of you know, I love trying new cocktail concoctions so I might be posting some that I particularly like here and there. I usually like to try a new one on the weekend especially when I'm having guests over. My latest is a Lemon Ginger Martini. Just make some simple syrup but instead of taking it off the burner when the sugar is dissovled, add a piece of fresh ginger and some cut up mint leaves. Let this simmer for about 20 minutes and then strain and chill. Now you have a great ginger mint simple syrup. To make the martini, add vodka some fresh sqeezed lemon juice and some of the simple syrup - shake well in a martini shaker with some ice and pour into martini glasses. Add a sprig of mint as a garnish.