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Moscow Mule Jello Shots

Moscow Mule Jello Shots

You always know a party is going to be great when you arrive and see a tray of neon jello shots making the rounds. Jello shots  don’t have to be the Kool-Aid flavored abominations of your younger years, though. This recipe for Moscow Mule jello shots elevates the fun party attitude of classic jello shots to something dare I say… classy? And it does it without sacrificing any of the fun or alcoholic punch of the original recipe.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine ginger beer and lime juice (and food coloring) in a small pan
  • Sprinkle gelatin over the surface and allow it to rest 2 minutes as the gelatin activates
  • Warm the gelatin-ginger-beer mixture on medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Stir constantly and avoid allowing the mixture to boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir vodka into the mixture.
  • Spray molds with nonstick oil
  • Pour this liquid into the shot mold of your choice – ice cube trays, sample cups, mini-muffin tins, and sheet pans all work well
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until the shots are set completely
  • Remove jello shots from the mold by either sliding around the edges with a thin knife or cutting them into the desired shape (if using a sheet pan)
  • Keep the finished jello shots in the refrigerator and serve cold.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Gin Moscow Mule

Gin Moscow Mule

Vodka and gin are very similar, but juniper berries give gin its slightly floral flavor. Adding gin to a Moscow Mule adds a subtle herbal-floral note that is complemented by the ginger beer. I was skeptical the first time I had a gin mule . I thought the ginger beer would overpower the subtleties of gin. But, if anything, it amplifies it in a very pleasant way! Try any of the different types of gin for unexpectedly exciting flavor combinations (I’m partial to Hendrick’s cucumber notes and London dry gins).
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Gently muddle  the mint leaves to release the oils.
  • Fill a beaker  with ice, lime juice, gin and ginger beer.
  • Strain into a mule mug .
  • Garnish with spanked mint leaves.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Dark and Stormy

Dark and Stormy

If the Moscow Mule wasn’t familiar to you, you may recognize the name “Dark and Stormy.” It’s often billed on cocktail menus right beside its cousin. The Dark and Stormy is actually just another simple variation on the Moscow Mule. The Dark and Stormy combines ginger beer with the equally-tropical flavor of rum. The rum adds a bit of sweetness to the cocktail and mellows out the bright flavors, opting for a darker finish. The Dark and Stormy is an excellent (and popular) tropical deviation from the Moscow Mule.
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Equipment

  • copper mug

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine rum and lime juice in a copper mug  filled with ice
  • Top the rum off with Reed’s Ginger Beer until the glass is full
  • Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Kentucky Bourbon Mule

Kentucky Bourbon Mule

Nothing can make an all-American classic like the Moscow Mule more all-American or more classic than America’s darling: bourbon! All true, great bourbons are born in Kentucky and bred from the finest American corn. Kentucky’s passion for distilling has blessed us with the finest liquors in the world. A good Kentucky bourbon  compliments ginger beer with vanilla notes and an extra-boozy kick.
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Equipment

  • copper mug

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine bourbon and lime juice in a copper mug  filled with ice
  • Top with ginger beer until the mug is full
  • Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks
Cuisine; American

Mule Driver

Mule Driver

This gingery cousin to the college-classic screwdriver is enough to drive away every bad memory you have of waking up hungover on a friend’s couch when you were an undergrad. The orange and ginger combo is delicious and refreshing any time of day. And it may be tempting, but this doesn’t mean you should pour yourself one of these for breakfast. Though if you do, I won’t tell.
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Equipment

  • copper mug

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine orange juice, vodka, and lime juice into a copper mug  filled with ice
  • Pour ginger beer over the vodka mixture until the glass is full
  • Garnish with orange and lime slices.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Pomegranate Mule

Pomegranate Mule

A refreshing twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this Pomegranate Mule combines the zesty kick of ginger beer with the sweet tang of pomegranate juice—a festive and flavorful cocktail!
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Equipment

  • Copper mug (optional)
  • Muddler or spoon
  • Measuring jigger
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Prepare the Glass: Fill a copper mug or a highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Mix the Ingredients: Pour in the vodka, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
  • Stir gently.
  • Top with Ginger Beer: Slowly pour in the ginger beer and stir lightly to combine.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top and add a lime wedge for extra freshness.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately with a straw or sip straight from the glass!

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
For a more festive presentation, rim the glass with sugar and lime zest, or add a sprig of rosemary for an elegant touch.
Wine Advice:
Not a wine-based drink, but if you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka with sparkling water for a Pomegranate Mule Mocktail!

Nutrition values

Calories: 180 kcal | koolhydraten: 18 g | Eiwitten: 0 g | Vet: 0 g | Suiker: 15 g
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks
Cuisine; International / Global

Hibiscus-Berry Mule Recipe

Hibiscus-Berry Mule Recipe

Winter for me is long and full of dark beer. By the time spring has sprung I’m ready for anything fruity and floral. This bold, red variation has a floral sweetness that drives away the deepest of winter blues.
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Ingredients

For the hibiscus-berry syrup:

Instructions

To make the Hibiscus-Berry Syrup:

  • Add hibiscus tea to hot water in a saucepan and steep for 5-10 minutes, until the color is a deep red
  • Remove hibiscus tea bags
  • Add remaining ingredients to a saucepan and mix well.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, stirring & using a fork to help break up the berries.
  • Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn to low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly until berries are completely integrated.
  • Cool to room temperature then strain into a glass container.

To make the cocktail:

  • Combine the hibiscus-berry syrup, lime juice, and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake well.
  • Strain the hibiscus-vodka mixture into a copper mug  filled with ice
  • Pour ginger beer over the vodka mixture until the mug is full
  • Garnish with edible flowers.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Skinny Mule

Skinny Mule

A Moscow Mule may be worth the calories , but sometimes we must give in to self-control. But when self-control is ready to live a little, there’s a Mule for that, too. A low-sugar, low-calorie classic mule doesn’t have to be the fantasy of your late-night cravings!
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Squeeze lime juice into a copper mug  filled with ice
  • Add organic vodka
  • Fill the rest of the glass with ginger beer.
  • Garnish with a half lime wheel
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Holiday Mule

Holiday Mule

Let this year be the end of heavy eggnog drinks and mulled wine’s tyrannical reign over your office holiday party. For the holiday traditionalists among us, there’s a middle ground so good it hardly feels like a compromise. Cranberry juice, rosemary, and ginger make a holiday spice that is more seasonally appropriate than you’d expect. Try them in these in the Holiday Mule .
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Measure the vodka and cranberry juice with a jigger  and pour them into a copper mug.
  • Fill the copper mug  with ice cubes and  squeeze the lime into it.
  • Top it off with ginger beer. Stir the drink with a bar spoon . Garnish with a handful of cranberries and rosemary.
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails / Cold Drinks

Pineapple Moscow Mule

Pineapple Moscow Mule

Pineapples are about the most popular tropical fruits because not only it is delicious, it is also very healthy and versatile to use. It can be eaten raw, made into juices, jams, flavorings and others. The vodka-ginger beer-lime juice-pineapple juice combination is seriously refreshing, and a great choice of drink especially during the summertime.
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fill a copper mug with ice.
  • Add the vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
  • Top with ginger beer and stir.
  • Garnish with a pineapple wedge, a ginger crystallized candy and mint sprigs.
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Course; Cocktails / Cold Drinks / Fruit