Ginger Slushy with Vodka

• 1 cup sugar
• 4 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• Zest of 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
• 1/2 cup cold vodka
• Crushed ice

1. Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and ginger to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted.
2. Transfer to a glass bowl or measuring cup, cover and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
3. Put the juice, zest, 1/4 cup ginger simple syrup, ginger liqueur and vodka in a blender and blend until combined.
4. Taste for sweetness, adding more simple syrup if needed.
5. Add a few cups of ice and blend until slushy, adding more ice as needed.
6. Serve in a pitcher.

sugar, ginger, lime juice, limes, ginger liqueur, cold vodka

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/ginger-slushy-with-vodka-recipe.html (may not work)