High Hat Mule Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Chocolate Mousse Topping
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Mix the Base Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 2
Strain and Top with Ginger Beer
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with 4 oz of ginger beer and give it a gentle stir to combine.
Garnishing
- 3
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass and add 5 fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch.
Chocolate Mousse Topping
- 4
Prepare Chocolate Mousse
In a small saucepan, heat 4 oz of semi-sweet chocolate over low heat until melted. In a separate bowl, whip 0.5 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tbs of powdered sugar and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, continuing to whip until medium peaks form.
- 5
Combine Chocolate and Cream
Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the cream.
- 6
Top the Cocktail
Spoon the chocolate mousse topping over the prepared High Hat Mule cocktail, allowing it to float on top.