Green Apple Lemonade Cocktail

Directions

1. 1
   Add granulated sugar andfiltered lime juice water to a small saucepan and give a quick stir.2.Juice (or blend and strain) the apple to collect the juice, add to the saucepan and stir quickly so apple juice doesnt darken.
2. 2
   Add mint leaves and ginger slices and heat over medium fire. Stir from time to time and simmer until you get a light syrup, about 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Filter the syrup and chill in the refrigerator until serving, for at least 1 hour.
4. 4
   Put ice cubes into glasses, limes lices and a chili pepper on the edge.
5. 5
   Pour the syrup on ice cubes and fill with a dash of vodka (optional) and sparkling water to the top.
6. 6
   Serve and enjoy!