Wash ginger & grapefruit.
Slice ginger.
Peel grapefruit.
Boil 1c water, 1/2c sugar, ginger & grapefruit peel until dissolved.
Juice grapefruit. Marvel at ruby redness.
Pour 2 shots grapefruit juice into cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Pour 2 shots vodka into cocktail shaker.
Pour 1 shot ginger-grapefruit syrup into cocktail shaker.
Shake. Strain. Enjoy.