Spicy Moscow Mule

It’s National Vodka Day so it only seems appropriate to celebrate with one of my favorite classic or vintage drinks – Moscow Mules! I love the refreshing flavor of Moscow Mules and they are a crowd pleaser all year round at our home.  Lately, I’ve been testing out some new flavors for this classic cocktail and my favorite is to make them spicy! I really love spicy cocktails as they balance out the sweetness but bring out so many flavors. For this version of a Moscow Mule, I used serrano peppers which have a bit more kick than jalapenos, but that only means more amazing flavor in your cocktail.

Get the recipe below. Cheers!

Spicy Moscow Mule

Recipe is for 2 cocktails

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 thinly sliced serrano pepper 

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1/4 cup ounces Smirnoff vodka

• 1 cup Cock’n Bull ginger beer

• 2 lime wheels or wedges for garnish

• 2 fresh mint sprigs for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

• Put copper mugs in freezer for 5 minutes to chill.  

• Squeeze lime juice and drop in 1-2 serrano pepper slices in copper mug.  Use the back of a wooden spoon to muddle together the serrano slices and lime juice.

• Pour in vodka and stir.

• Fill copper mug with ice and top off ginger beer.

•  Serve with additional serrano slices lime wedge, and mint sprig for garnish.

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