A homemade, from the ground up, Moscow Mule featuring fresh ginger instead of ginger ale for a more refreshing and satisfying flavor.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time1 minutemin
Total Time3 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Classic Cocktail
Servings: 1Drink
Author: Ben
Ingredients
2OzVodka
1tspGingerFreshly Grated and Peeled
1OzLime JuiceFresh
2OzClub Soda or Lime Flavored Fizzy Water
1 1/2OzSimple Syrup
Instructions
Grate the ginger into a fine paste. Using a microplane works best.
Add Ginger, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice and Vodka to a cocktail shaker half full of ice. Shake vigorously. Let rest for a moment allowing the ginger to infuse into the rest of the ingredients.
Pour Fizzy Water into your serving glass.
Strain beverage into the glass to remove ginger pulp. A Nutmilk bag or large tea strainer works well if you don't have any other type of strainer.
Give the drink a stir and garnish with a wedge of lime.