Description
The classic Moscow Mule gets a holiday makeover in this simple, easy to mix cocktail. The homemade cinnamon syrup takes this cocktail to the next level!
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cinnamon sticks
For the Cocktail
- 1 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup
- 1/2 oz St. Germain Elderflower liquor (optional but encouraged)
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/3 cup ginger beer (to taste)
- slice of lime and cinnamon stick to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Cinnamon Syrup
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In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the water, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has fully dissolved— about 3-5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and set aside to steep for 30 minutes.
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Remove the cinnamon sticks and transfer the syrup to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Prepare the Cocktail
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In the bottom of a copper mule mug, stir together the vodka, cinnamon syrup, St. Germain, and lime juice.
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Fill the glass with ice and then top with ginger beer.
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Garnish with a slice of lime and cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
Notes
Light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe.
St. Germain is available in most liquor stores but if you can’t find it, don’t worry. It helps enhance the earthiness of the ginger and cinnamon but it isn’t necessary.
I always recommended using fresh squeezed lime juice. 1/2 ounce is approximately the juice of 1/2 of one small lime.
Ginger beer is not the same thing as ginger ale— make sure you’re using ginger beer.