Ingredients
Scale
- SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1 large piece ginger (5 inches or so), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- MULES (quantities per drink)
- crushed ice
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce spiced simple syrup
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- sliced oranges
- cinnamon sticks
- fresh cranberries
Instructions
For The Syrup
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture. When the syrup just bubbles, turn the heat off and transfer the syrup and spices to a jar to cool. Keep covered in the fridge until ready to use.
For The Mules
- Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice. Add vodka, simple syrup, and sparkling water or soda. Stir to combine with a cinnamon stick. Taste, and add more vodka or syrup to your preference. Garnish with oranges and fresh cranberries.
Notes
- 1. I used raw sugar in these because it's what I had on hand, but any kind of sugar is fine! Raw or brown sugar does yield a slightly deeper flavor, which I like with the ginger.
- 2. The quantities per drink above are approximate and don't yield a very sweet drink. Add more of the simple syrup if you'd like!
- Prep Time: 20