VODKA LEMONADE

This is a three step process. Yield: 1.5 qt (or 6 qts finished lemonade: enough for 40 cocktails!)

Step 1: The Spiced Syrup
5 Cups Sugar
4 Cups Water
2 Lemons
18-20 Whole Cloves
4 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Vanilla Bean
1 Whole Nutmeg

Cut the lemons into halves
Put all the ingredients together in a pot and make sure to mix it well, so it doesn’t burn on the bottom
When the syrup starts to boil, lower the heat and simmer for 45 mins
Strain the syrup and cool in a separate container

Step 2: The Lemonade
Mix together the following:
1 cup High West Spiced Syrup
1 cup Fresh Lemon Juice (approx. 6-8 lemons)
1 1/2 cup Water

Step 3: The Cocktail
1.5 oz High West 7000' Vodka
4 -5 oz High West Lemonade
Splash of Pomegranate Juice
Mint Sprig Garnish

Fill rocks glass with ice, High West 7000’, and High West lemonade. Top with a splash of pomegranate juice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.