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Gingerbread Mule

'Tis the season for all things GINGERBREAD! Get in the spirit by mixing up a spicy Gingerbread Mule. This cocktail starts with a ginger/cinnamon-infused vodka and a molasses simple syrup. When the ingredients are ready, mix with fresh lime juice and top with ginger beer before enjoying. With spice from the ginger, sweetness from the molasses, warmth from the cinnamon and acid from the lime juice, the Gingerbread Mule is balanced and spicy-sweet delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 Gingerbread Mules
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Gingerbread Infused Vodka
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1" ginger root peeled
Molasses Simple Syrup
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup water
Gingerbread Mule (Makes 1)
  • 1 ½ oz. Gingerbread Infused Vodka recipe above
  • 1 oz. Molasses Simple Syrup recipe above
  • ½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 oz. Spicy ginger beer
  • ice for serving
  • gingersnaps for serving

Instructions

Make the Gingerbread Infused Vodka
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  1. In a mason jar, pour in the vodka.
  2. Add the cinnamon sticks and ginger.
  3. Let infuse for 1-2 days at room temperature, then strain. Store at room temperature until time to make the drinks.
Make the Molasses Simple Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan, measure out the molasses and warm water.
  2. Heat the saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Remove from the heat, and pour into a mason jar.
  4. Let come to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator until time to use.
Mix the Gingerbread Mules
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, simple syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice.
  2. Shake with ice until chilled.
  3. Pour into copper mugs, and top with ginger beer.
  4. Garnish with gingerbread cookies, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Vodka can be infused up to a week in advance. Molasses simple syrup can be made at the same time and refrigerated until time to mix the mules.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 66g (132%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Gingerbread Mules

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 66g 132%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.