Moonlight Mule Recipe

Name: Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchesters MOONLIGHT MULE Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 4 oz ginger beer (chilled); 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain); 0.25 oz activated charcoal syrup (or simple syrup with a drop of liquid charcoal); 2 dashes Angostura bitters; 1 piece lime wheel; 1 sprig fresh mint sprig; 0.25 tsp edible silver dust or pearl shimmer (optional); 1 cup crushed ice

Inspired by Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz vodka

4 oz ginger beer (chilled)

1/2 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)

1/4 oz activated charcoal syrup (or simple syrup with a drop of liquid charcoal)

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Garnish & Finish

1 piece lime wheel

1 sprig fresh mint sprig

1/4 tsp edible silver dust or pearl shimmer (optional)

1 cup crushed ice

Method

Cocktail

Prepare glass

Chill a copper mug or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while preparing ingredients.

Build the cocktail

Discard ice water if used. Add crushed ice to the chilled mug until about three-quarters full (reserve some ice for topping). Pour in 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.25 oz activated charcoal syrup.

Top with ginger beer

Gently pour 4 oz chilled ginger beer over the back of a spoon (if desired) to retain a layered look. Stir twice gently with a bar spoon to integrate the ingredients without losing carbonation.

Add bitters

Float 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top by dropping them gently near the rim; the bitters will create subtle aromatic notes and visual texture against the dark cocktail.

Garnish & Finish

Finish and present: Lightly clap the mint sprig between your palms to release oils, then tuck it into the mug near the rim. Place a lime wheel on the rim or float it atop the drink. If using edible silver dust or shimmer, very lightly sprinkle about 1/4 tsp over the top for a moonlit shimmer. Top with a small amount of additional crushed ice if desired.

Serve: Provide a straw and serve immediately while chilled. Advise guests to stir before sipping to distribute the shimmer and charcoal syrup evenly.