Vodka Ginger Lemonade

The first thing you'll notice is the mild astringency of the lemon, then the sweetness before the ginger cools down over low heat. All this pleasure in one gulp.
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water, sugar, and ginger to a boil. Stir constantly for about 1 minute or until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature for about 15 minutes.In a large jug, pour sparkling water, lemon juice, vodka, and 1 cup plain ginger syrup over ice; mix gently. Garnish if desired and serve immediately.Serve with taste: To decorate your table, serve drinks in a samovar. Traditionally used for heating water for Russian tea, the samovar can also be used for making cold drinks. Diamond-cut samovar, retail price $ 410, from GO Home Ltd.; email info@gohomeltd.com for retailers.