The Movie Star — 1/2 to 1 shot ginger syrup — 2 shots vodka — sugared rim (optional) It’s not called the Movie Star for nothing — this baby is high maintentance and goes down easy. (ouch!) Get yourself a fresh ginger root. Shred a bunch of it — like a few tablespoons worth. (Cheese graters work well.) Simmer this on the stove with sugar and water to get your syrup; start with about a 1/2 cup of water and a 1/4 cup of sugar. After the sugar dissolves let it cool. This is a good time to make a lot of this stuff if you’re into it. Got your cooled syrup? Excellent. Shake it over ice with the vodka and pour into a martini glass. MMMMmmmmmmm!