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The best thing to pair and share with FROZEN 'MULE'
Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Ice
Garnish & Optional
Method
Prep
Chill glassware
If possible, place the serving glass or copper mug in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill while you prepare the drink.
If you don't have crushed ice, place about 3 cups of cubed ice in a blender and pulse until you get a coarse, snow-like crushed ice. Measure out 3 cups.
Make Ginger Syrup (if using)
If you don't have ready ginger syrup, make a quick syrup: combine 1/2 cup peeled, sliced fresh ginger, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir until sugar dissolves, then simmer gently for 5 minutes. Cool, strain out solids, and refrigerate. Use 1 oz of this syrup for the cocktail.
Assemble Frozen Mule
Add 4 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz ginger syrup, and 2 oz cold water to a blender.
Add 3 cups crushed ice to the blender on top of the liquid. Secure the lid.
Pulse the blender 6–8 times, then blend on medium-high for 6–10 seconds. Stop and check consistency: the drink should be thick and slushy but still pourable. If too thin, add 1/2 cup more crushed ice and blend again in short bursts. If too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons cold water and pulse to adjust.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim and, if using, a sprig of mint and a piece of fresh or candied ginger on a pick.
Serve immediately with a short straw or spoon. Stir lightly before drinking if the top separates slightly.