Gingerbread Mule with Molasses and Nutmeg
A cozy and spiced twist on the classic mule with molasses, gingerbread syrup, nutmeg, and dark rum.
Equipment
- Copper mug
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Small saucepan
- Fine strainer
- Ice scoop
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 0.5 oz molasses
- 0.75 oz gingerbread syrup homemade or store-bought
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz spicy ginger beer
- ground nutmeg pinch, for garnish
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Fill copper mug with ice cubes.
- Add dark rum, molasses, gingerbread syrup, and lime juice.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon until mixed.
- Pour in ginger beer slowly and stir lightly to keep fizz.
- Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg on top.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or cinnamon stick.
Notes
Make homemade gingerbread syrup with brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Adjust lime juice to balance sweetness.