Put one ice cube in your shaker.
Put the cut up ginger in the shaker.
Add the simple syrup.
Muddle the ginger with the ice and the simple syrup. Really give it a good muddling.
Add the vodka.
Add the tamarind puree.
Add the lemon juice.
Add more ice so the ice is half of the shaker. Shake it really hard for about six good, hard shakes.
Strain the cocktail over a rocks glass filled with ice.
Serve and Enjoy!