Rhubarb Moscow Mules
A classic mule with a tart and tangy vibe because of the addition of homemade rhubarb simple syrup.
Ingredients
For the rhubarb simple syrup:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 cups rhubarb roughly chopped
For the mule:
- 3 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz rhubarb simple syrup
- 1 cup non-alcoholic ginger beer you can use diet ginger beer to save some calories if you like
- ice
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
For the rhubarb syrup:
- In a saucepan combine chopped rhubarb, sugar and water, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 7-10 minutes until rhubarb is very tender and falling apart. Cool.
- Put the rhubarb syrup though a fine sieve and store in a clean mason jar in a refrigerator for up to a month.
For the mule:
- In a cocktail shaker combine vodka, rhubarb syrup and lime juice with ice cubes, shake.
- Pour into two copper mugs filled with ice and top with ginger beer. Serve with lime wedges.