Lemony Gingertinis

By á-6659

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, divided
• 1 2 1/2 in piece fresh ginger root (about 2 oz), peeled
• 1/4 c sugar
• 1 12-oz can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 4 c chilled club soda
• 1 c lemon-flavored vodka (optional)
• 1/2 c lemon sorbet

Preparation

Step 1

Zest lemons and cut in half crosswise.

Cut two thin slices from one leman.

Cut slices into quarters and cut one slit into each quarter; set aside for garnish.

Juice remaining lemons to measure 1/3 c juice.

Finely mince ginger root and combine lemon zest, juice, ginger and sugar and cover loosely with lid.

Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.

Place lemonade concentrate into pitcher and pour ginger mixture through strainer into pitcher; discard ginger.

Add club soda and vodka, if desired.

Stir gently.

To serve, scoop sorbet into glasses and pour beverage over sorbet.

Garnish glasses with lemon quarters. Yields 8 servings.