Pineapple Ginger Vanilla Vodka

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• 3 cups fresh pineapple juice, poured into ice cube trays and frozen
• 1/4 cup vanilla vodka or plain vodka
• Mint sprigs, for garnish
• Pineapple slices, for garnish

1. Combine the sugar, water, ginger and vanilla bean and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
2. Cook the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
3. Cool at room temperature and strain.
4. Combine the pineapple juice, 1 cup of pineapple cubes, the simple syrup and vodka in a blender and blend until smooth.
5. Pour into glasses filled with pineapple cubes, if desired, and garnish with mint and pineapple slices.

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