Madame Moscow Cocktail
Thomas J. Story
A zesty twist on the classic mule, this cocktail combines spicy ginger, smooth vodka, and a touch of lime. The result is a refreshing sipper with a delightful kick.
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How to Make It
1
Place the ginger purée in a cocktail shaker. Stir with a spoon while adding the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2
Remove the spoon, add ice to the shaker, and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
3
Fill a Collins glass with ice, add the ginger beer, and strain the cocktail over the ice.
4
Garnish with a skewer of candied ginger and a dehydrated lime wedge.
Ingredients
1 heaping barspoon ginger purée (about 1 tbsp)
2 oz Absolut Elyx vodka
1 oz fresh lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
1 oz Fever-Tree ginger beer
candied ginger and dehydrated lime, for garnish
Directions
1
Place the ginger purée in a cocktail shaker. Stir with a spoon while adding the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2
Remove the spoon, add ice to the shaker, and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
3
Fill a Collins glass with ice, add the ginger beer, and strain the cocktail over the ice.
4
Garnish with a skewer of candied ginger and a dehydrated lime wedge.
