Pumpkin Spice Mule
October 10, 2023
What happens when you meld classic fall flavors, like cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin and cloves, with refreshing ginger beer and a splash of vodka? You get a cocktail you can enjoy in any weather — and at the drop of a hat (prep is only five minutes!).
SERVINGS
1
PREP TIME
5 min
COOK TIME
2 min
+ cooling time
Ingredients
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2ounces vodka
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1ounce pumpkin spice simple syrup
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¼ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
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Ice
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3ounces chilled ginger beer
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Lime wedge, for garnish
To make the pumpkin spice simple syrup:
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1cup water
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1cup packed brown sugar
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¼cup granulated sugar
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¼cup pumpkin purée
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⅛teaspoon L&B Organic Ground Cinnamon
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⅛teaspoon L&B Ground Nutmeg
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Ground cloves
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Kosher salt
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2teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
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1
To make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugars, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, a small pinch of ground cloves and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
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2
Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Strain the syrup into a Mason jar, seal and refrigerate until cool, 1 hour. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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3
To make one mule: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, pumpkin spice simple syrup and lime juice. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously until frosty, about 10 seconds.
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4
Fill a lowball glass halfway with ice. Strain the drink over the ice, top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.