GINGER MINT MOSCOW MULE

Ginger Mint Moscow Mule image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces vodka
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Ginger Mint Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice (from 1/2 lime)
Ice cubes
Club soda, for serving
Mint leaves, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
3-inch piece of ginger, chopped (5 to 6 round slices)
1/2 cup mint leaves
Kosher salt

Steps:

Place the vodka, ginger mint syrup and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes. Top with club soda, garnish with mint leaves and the lime wedge before serving.
Place the sugar, water, ginger, mint and a pinch of salt into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let steep for 20 to 30 minutes and strain once cooled. Alternatively, place the saucepan in a medium bowl filled with ice water and strain once cooled. Makes 6 to 8 servings.