Gingerbread Mule

'Tis the season for all things GINGERBREAD! Get in the spirit by mixing up a spicy Gingerbread Mule. This cocktail starts with a ginger/cinnamon-infused vodka and a molasses simple syrup. When the ingredients are ready, mix with fresh lime juice and top with ginger beer before enjoying. With spice from the ginger, sweetness from the molasses, warmth from the cinnamon and acid from the lime juice, the Gingerbread Mule is balanced and spicy-sweet delicious!

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings Gingerbread Mules

Calories 402kcal

Ingredients

Gingerbread Infused Vodka

1 cup vodka
4 cinnamon sticks
1" ginger root peeled

Molasses Simple Syrup

½ cup molasses
½ cup water

Gingerbread Mule (Makes 1)

1 ½ oz. Gingerbread Infused Vodka recipe above
1 oz. Molasses Simple Syrup recipe above
½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
4 oz. Spicy Ginger Beer
Ice for serving
Gingersnaps for serving

Instructions

Make the Gingerbread Infused Vodka

In a mason jar, pour in the vodka.
Add the cinnamon sticks and ginger.
Let infuse for 1-2 days at room temperature, then strain. Store at room temperature until time to make the drinks.

Make the Molasses Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan, measure out the molasses and warm water.
Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Remove from the heat, and pour into a mason jar.
Let come to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator until time to use.

Mix the Gingerbread Mules

In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, simple syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Shake with ice until chilled.
Pour into copper mugs, and top with ginger beer.
Garnish with gingerbread cookies, and enjoy!

Notes

Vodka can be infused up to a week in advance. Molasses simple syrup can be made at the same time and refrigerated until time to mix the mules.

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