pour, stir, strain, imbibe

There are many a cocktalian that would love to take credit for reviving the craft of bartending. One of the few (very few) that deserves a pat on the back is Audrey Saunders. Her moscow mule, gin-gin, and mojito plays together like a fine concert. The familiar sugar, lime and classic mint balance with the botanicals from the gin and spice of ginger beer. This is one of the first versions in our little cocktail world of taking a classic and making it better. Not different; better.

The Gin-gin Mule

6-8 mint sprigs

1/2 oz lime juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

1 1/2 oz dry gin

1 oz  ginger beer

muddle lime, syrup and mint lightly

add ice, gin and beer and incorporate all using a bar spoon

garnish with mint sprig

 

In the spirit of experimentation, feel free to find your own favorite version of this modern cocktail marvel. Switch out the spirit to something a little different or add some ginger syrup to knock it up a kick. No ginger beer? Use ginger syrup and soda water to mimic the beer. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, make your own ginger beer then top the drink with soda water to keep the bubbles. Audrey Saunders would approve.