Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule
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Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a pumpkin spice syrup from water, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, and cloves. After boiling and steeping the spices, the syrup cools and chills. The cocktail is then mixed by combining ginger beer, freshly squeezed lime juice, vodka, and the pumpkin spice syrup over ice. Stirring integrates flavors, and a lime wedge garnish adds brightness and visual appeal.
The flavor profile balances the sharpness of ginger beer and lime with smooth vodka and layered spices from pumpkin puree and associated autumn spices. The syrup adds a subtle pumpkin sweetness without overwhelming the cocktail. Served cold, the mule remains crisp and effervescent with added seasonal complexity.
This drink fits well in fall or holiday settings where festive, spiced cocktails are appreciated. For stronger taste preferences, adjusting the ginger beer quantity allows customization. Additionally, the recipe outlines instructions for making a larger pitcher batch for multiple servings, offering convenience for entertaining.
Chilling the syrup before mixing and adding ginger beer last helps maintain carbonation. Steeping the syrup longer intensifies its spice aroma. Leaving the cinnamon stick in the syrup can deepen flavor if desired.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Makes 16 ½ oz. servings)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin not pumpkin pie spice, puree
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ginger allspice
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
Pumpkin Spice Mule
- 3 oz. ginger beer
- ½ oz. lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ½ oz. vodka
- ¾ oz. pumpkin spice syrup
- ice for serving
- lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Mix water and sugar together in a small saucepan.
- Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Continually stir/swirl the ingredients as they cook until the sugar has dissolved.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon stick, ginger, allspice and cloves.
- Steep the ingredients for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then remove the cinnamon stick (or leave it in for stronger flavor.)
- Transfer to a mason jar, and let cool completely before transferring to the refrigerator.
- Make the Pumpkin Spice Mule
- Add ice to a glass or copper mug.
- Pour in the ginger beer.
- Add the lime juice and vodka. Stir.
- Top with pumpkin simple syrup.
- Stir with a cocktail spoon, then add a lime wedge, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger drink, reduce ginger beer slightly to increase alcohol presence without overpowering flavor.
- To prepare a batch for six drinks, mix vodka, lime juice, and pumpkin spice syrup in advance; refrigerate, then add ginger beer just before serving.
- Steeping the pumpkin spice syrup longer or leaving the cinnamon stick inside intensifies the spiced flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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