Moscow Mule Cocktail

Name: Moscow Mule Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ice; 1 1/2 cups Mint-Flavored Vodka (recipe follows); 1/2 cups Ginger Simple Syrup (recipe follows); 2 cups sparkling water; Fresh mint sprigs; Lime slices; Lemon slices; 2 large bunches fresh mint; 1 750-ml bottle vodka; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and; chopped

Here's a novel gift idea for someone who likes to entertain. Fill a decorative bottle with mint-flavored vodka
and another with ginger simple syrup, attach this recipe, and you're good to go!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups ice
1 1/2 cups Mint-Flavored Vodka (recipe follows)
1/2 cups Ginger Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
2 cups sparkling water

For the Garnish:

Fresh mint sprigs
Lime slices
Lemon slices

For the Mint Flavored Vodka:

2 large bunches fresh mint
1 750-ml bottle vodka

For the Ginger Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and
chopped

Instructions

For each cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1/4 cup of ice. Add 1/4 cup of mint-flavored vodka, 1/4 cup ginger syrup, and 1/3 cup of sparkling water. Shake and pour into a tall glass or flute. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, lemon slices, and lime slices just before serving.
For the Mint-Flavored Vodka: Place the mint in a 2-quart pitcher. Pour the vodka over the mint and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the mixture to stand for at least 3 days at room temperature. Remove the mint and discard. Makes 3 cups.
For the Ginger Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and ginger over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using. Makes 1 1/2 cups.