Author Notes
A summery, southern twist on the Moscow mule. —KC Hysmith
Ingredients
- jalapeno simple syrup
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1/2 cup
sugar
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1/2 cup
water
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1-2
jalapenos, thinly sliced
- to make one drink
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ice
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1/2 ounce
spicy simple syrup
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3 ounces
vodka
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1 ounce
fresh pineapple juice
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6 ounces
ginger beer
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fresh pineapple wedges for garnish
Directions
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In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, and jalapenos and simmer on low until the sugar completely dissolves and a thick syrup forms. Remove from heat and let the jalapenos steep for a few minutes (the longer you leave them, the spicier the syrup will be). Discard jalapenos and transfer syrup to a Mason jar until ready to assemble drinks.
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Fill a mule cup with crushed iced. Add the simple syrup, vodka, and pineapple juice and give it a quick stir. Top with ginger beer until the cup is full. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maybe a jalapeno rescued from the simple syrup.
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