GIN-GIN MULE COCKTAIL

This gingery cocktail found in “New York Cocktails” (Cider Mill Press, $19.95) by Amanda Schuster was created by Audrey Saunders for NYC’s Pegu Club as a gateway gin drink for vodka lovers. Not only did it succeed, it inspired many variations around the world.

INGREDIENTS IN THE GIN-GIN MULE COCKTAIL  

1 oz Simple syrup

³⁄₄ oz Fresh lime juice

1  Mint sprig

1 ³⁄₄ oz Tanqueray London dry gin

1 oz Ginger beer

Garnish: I mint sprig

Glass: Highball

HOW TO MAKE THE GIN-GIN MULE COCKTAIL

In a mixing tin, muddle the simple syrup, lime juice and 1 mint sprig.

Add the gin, ginger beer and ice, and shake well.

Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with 1 mint sprig, and serve with a straw.