44° North-west Mule Recipe
Muddled lime, 44° North Huckleberry Vodka and Ginger Beer
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Chill a copper mug or highball glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling with ice water while you assemble the ingredients. Discard the ice water before building the cocktail.
Muddle lime and berries
In the chilled mug (or a mixing glass), add the half lime (cut into 2–3 wedges) and the optional huckleberries if using. Add the 1/2 tsp simple syrup. Using a muddler, gently press and twist the fruit 6–8 times — just enough to release the lime juice and huckleberry juices without pulverizing the skins. You want aromatic oils and bright juice, not a paste.
Top with ginger beer
Carefully top the cocktail with 4 oz chilled ginger beer. Give the drink one gentle stir (1–2 revolutions) to lift the ginger beer through the ice without flattening the carbonation.
Finish and garnish
Taste and, if needed, add an extra 1/4 tsp simple syrup or a few drops of lime juice to balance. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and an optional mint sprig. If you used huckleberries, place 2–3 on top for visual appeal.
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or short stirring spoon so the drink can be occasionally refreshed. Enjoy cold.