Anastasia

Prepare the ginger vodka: infuse 750 ml vodka with 1/2 cup peeled, grated fresh ginger for 3–5 days in a sealed container in the fridge, shaking occasionally. Strain through a fine sieve or paper coffee filter. Use the listed 2 oz portion.

Chill your martini glass to prepare it for serving.

Combine ginger vodka, pomegranate juice, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds to ensure thorough mixing and chilling.

Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass, leaving the ice behind.

Garnish with a thin strip of lemon peel and a lump of crystallized ginger for a touch of elegance and flavor.