Ginger's Island (Zero Proof)

Makes 1 drink

2 oz. lemon juice

2 oz. ginger green tea simple syrup (see below)

1/2 oz. Giffard Ginger Alcohol Free

1 freeze-dried lemon slice for garnish

1. Ginger green tea simple syrup: Combine 8 oz. water, 8 oz. granulated sugar, and 5 peeled thumb-size pieces of fresh ginger. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat, then add 3 green tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove 4 of the ginger pieces, then add remaining mixture to vitamixer and blend for 2 minutes. Strain into sealable container. Seal and refrigerate.
2. In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients and then add ice.
3. Shake 10 times and strain into collins glass over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with freeze-dried lemon.