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Cranberry Mule
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The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
Yields 1 cocktail. Simple Syrup prep yields enough to make 8 cocktails.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
The traditional mule was a bit of a happy accident, born in a bar. The riff we developed on it was absolutely on purpose. Why? The vibrant blend of tart cranberry with subtle spiciness of ginger beer is an effervescent delight.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Cranberry Apple Tart Herbal Tea
- 4 oz water at 200°F
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½ cup Cranberry Orange Sugar
- 2 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz cranberry apple tart simple syrup
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½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 4 to 5 oz ginger beer or ginger ale
- garnish cinnamon stick, lime or orange slices, fresh cranberries
Cranberry Apple Tart Simple Syrup
Cocktail
Directions
Prepare Simple Syrup.
- Combine tea and hot water; steep for 10 minutes.
Strain infusion into a small saucepan; discard tea. Add sugar and heat over medium-low; stir occasionally until sugar has fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
Yields 6 to 7 ounces. Refrigerate leftover syrup for up to one week. Use to sweeten hot and cold drinks – or even as a dessert topping.
Assemble Cocktail.
- Add vodka, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a mule mug filled with ice. Stir.
- Top with ginger beer or ginger ale.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick, sliced citrus, and/or fresh cranberries.