Description
This Moscow mule uses plenty of freshly grated ginger to give it an extra spicy punch and fresh lime and orange juice for a refreshing taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 ounes vodka
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger – add an additional tablespoon for a spicier drink
- 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 leaves basil
- 1 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup ginger beer or tonic water
- lime and/or orange wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a mug or cup, add sugar, ginger and basil and gently muddle for a few second until basil becomes fragrant (until you can smell it).
- Add vodka and stir well until sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add orange juice, lime juice and a few ice cubes (3 or 4 big cubes) and stir.
- Add soda water and give it a quick stir.
- Serve this Moscow mule recipe garnished with lime and orange wedges.
Notes
Garnish alternative: Instead of using a lime or orange wedge, garnishing the glass with a sprig of mint or basil will also give it a refreshing look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 10.9g
- Sodium: 2.1mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
