Laughing Buddha

from Punch (http://punchdrink.com)

Ingredients

Serving: 1

• 2 ounces citron vodka (Hangar One or Charbay)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce Five Spice Agave Nectar
• 2 ounces ginger beer
• 3 pieces ginger
• 3 slices serrano chile pepper (to taste)

Garnish: fresh slice of ginger

Directions

1. In a mixing pint, muddle a few pieces of freshly diced ginger and a few slices of a serrano chile (to taste).
2. Add vodka, lime juice and agave nectar.
3. Add ice and shake.
4. Strain the contents into an ice-filled highball glass, while simultaneously pouring ginger beer.
5. Garnish with a fresh slice of ginger, and smile.