Candied ginger is a common way of preserving the pungeant spice. Simply add equal amounts of sugar and water to a pan and bring to a boil. This is called simple-syrup. Add the ginger an simmer for about 20 to 30 minnutes. Remove the ginger and place on a wire rack to cool. Store in lidded jars.
2 oz. ginger flavored simple syrup. (1 part ginger, 1 part water, 2 parts sugar)
2 oz. fresh lime juice
3 oz. vodka
Shake well with ice and strain into glass.
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