Apricot Ginger Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe
This sweet and spicy cocktail combines fresh apricots, ginger beer, and vodka for a refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule.
Equipment
- Copper Moscow Mule mug
- Cocktail shaker
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 ripe apricots pitted and quartered
- 2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 1/4 oz ginger syrup
- Ice cubes
- Apricot slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Place quartered apricots in a cocktail shaker and muddle until fruit breaks down into a pulp.
- Add vodka, lime juice, and ginger syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a copper mule mug filled with ice.
- Top with ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with an apricot slice and fresh mint sprig.
Notes
Store-bought ginger syrup works well, but you can make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh ginger slices.
Fresh apricots give the best flavor, but during off-season you can substitute 2 oz apricot nectar.
The copper mug helps keep the drink extra cold and adds to the traditional mule experience.
Keep ginger beer chilled before mixing for the best fizz and flavor in the final drink.