Moroccan Mint Gin Tea

4 cups mint tea
1 Tbsp. chopped ginger
1 Tbsp. chopped orange zest
1/2 cup sugar
8 oz. gin
1/2 cup lemon juice
Sliced lemon

In a saucepan simmer tea, ginger, orange zest, and sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Strain and let cool. Stir in gin and lemon juice and chill until cold. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon slice.

Lori Ross Southern Boating September 2017