Blueberry Ginger Mojito Pitchers

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.