How do you please a diversely thirsty party crowd? You let them name their spirit, with this simple, not exactly batched festive drink. I do appreciate the ease of a pre-made punch, but a holiday cocktail party should include a made on the spot cocktail for your guest. It just feels special.
Perhaps you have a gin drinker at your party? Great, make them a London Mule. Maybe you have an enthusiastic tequila fan? A Mexico City Mule is perfect. What about Whiskey drinkers? Serve them a Kentucky Mule, and of course the standard vodka version, a Moscow Mule.
Sadly, I don’t think that rum works as well in this recipe, but give it a try for a Jamaican Mule.
You Call It Holiday Mule
Equipment
- Mule Mugs or Tumbler Glasses
Ingredients
- 2 oz Choose your spirit (Gin, Tequila, Whiskey or Vodka)
- 1 oz Cranberry Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lime Juice
- 2-3 oz Ginger Beer
- Rosemary sprigs garnish, torched as served
- Cranberries garnish
Instructions
- Combine the spirit, cranberry syrup and lime juice in a mule mug or tumbler glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish.
- Carefully torch the rosemary to release the oils before placing in the glass, this component takes this recipe over the top!
Cheers!
Cranberry Syrup
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 1 Airtight Container
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cranberries rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups Water
- 1 cup Cane Sugar
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium high heat.
- Reduce to a low simmer for 20 minutes.
- Encourage the cranberries to break with the back of a spoon while cooking.
- Using a fine mesh strainer, pour liquid into an airtight container and bring to room temperature or chill, for use in cocktails.
- Recipe makes approximately 8 ounces of syrup.
Saffron Tea Concentrate
Equipment
- 1 Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 10 threads saffron
- 2 tbsp boiling water
Instructions
- Place saffron in a small bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons boiling water and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the saffron threads and chill for use.
