Day Dream, A Polish Holiday Punch

• 1 1/2 ozsusz (vodka infused with dried fruits)
• 3/4 ozfresh lemon juice
• 3/4 ozginger-cardamom honey syrup

Preparation

1. 1.

   Add all the ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake well. Strain into the glass over a large cube. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Susz: In a large jar or other airtight container, combine a chopped ¼ cup each of dried apples, dried pears, dried apricots and dried plums with a 750-ml. bottle of vodka. Allow the mixture to infuse for 24 hours, then strain and bottle for use.

3. 3.

   Ginger-cardamom honey syrup: In a blender, combine 14 oz. of honey (by weight), 3½ Tbsp. of peeled, chopped ginger, 10 cardamom pods and ½ cup of warm water. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, then fine strain into a jar. It will keep for 2 to 3 weeks.