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Peel and grate the ginger and add it, together with the sugar and cold water, to a saucepan.
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Bring it to the boil and stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
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Strain and cool in the refrigerator when done.
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For the Mojito:
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Add the blueberries, lime wedges and fresh mint leaves to the glass (or pitcher).
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Muddle with a wooden spoon so the blueberries are broken and the mint and lime release their juices and flavor.
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If assembling pitchers you can cover them at this stage and leave in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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When ready to serve, add the simple syrup, vodka and top off with club soda.
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Give it a quick stir and then pour into glasses with ice cubes.
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Garnish with a handful of fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint.
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The recipe outlined below is for 2 tall glasses, but you can use the ratio to make pitchers (depending on how big your pitcher is double or quadruple the recipe).
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Combine the blueberries, mint leaves and lime wedges in the pitcher and muddle it in there with the back of a wooden spoon.
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When you are ready to serve add the vodka, ginger simple syrup and club soda.
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Stir and pour into glasses with a couple of ice cubes.
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Garnish each glass with some fresh blueberries and a sprig of fresh mint.
