Corvette Summer

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Corvette Summer

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Author: Anthony Bourdain

Ingredients

For the Ginger-Lime Syrup:

• 2 Tablespoons Water
• ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
• Zest of 1 Lime
• Juice of 1 Lime
• 1 Teaspoon Grated Ginger

For The Cocktail:

• Ice Cubes
• Grapefruit Zest
• 3 Ounces Tequila
• 2/3 Cup Grapefruit Juice fresh squeezed
• 2 Teaspoons Ginger Lime Simple Syrup

Instructions

To make the syrup:

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, zest, juice, and ginger and bring to a simmer.
2. Shut the heat off.
3. Strain and let cool.
4. Store in a small air-tight container in the refrigerator.

To make the cocktails:

1. Place two cubes of ice and a piece of grapefruit zest in each glass.
2. Pour in 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1/3 grapefruit juice, and a teaspoon of ginger-lime syrup into each glass.
3. Stir and serve with a slice of lime for garnish.