Gin-Gin Mule from the Pegu Club, New York, NY
The Gin-Gin Mule Cocktail from the Pegu Club is refreshing cocktail combines the flavors of gin, ginger, lime and mint. It is also an absolute Modern Classic and its creator's, renowned Bartender and Bar Owner Audrey Saunders, crowning achievement in gin. To many cocktail enthusiasts, The Gin-Gin Mule Cocktail has taken it's much deserved place atop the pantheon of Must-Have Gin Cocktails, alongside The Martini, Gin and Tonic, Negroni and Gimlet.
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Equipment
- Copper Mug (One of the only things I like about traditional Mule Cocktails is the Copper Mug they are served in. From videos I have seen and what I have read, the Pegu Club served their Gin-Gin Mules in Highball Glasses. I have had mine in mugs, glass and even Solo Cups. But the Copper Mug is my favorite. Your choice.)
Materials
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 ounce Simple Syrup
- 6 sprigs Mint + 1 sprig to garnish
- 1 1/2 ounces Tanqueray Gin
- 1 ounce Ginger Beer
- Lime Wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, syrup and mint in a mixing glass. Lightly muddle.
- Add gin, ginger beer and crushed ice to fill to about 1/2 to 3/4 full. Shake well (Be very careful and hold the top on tight as it may fly off from the carbonation. You really should never shake carbonated sodas in cocktails - but surprisingly it works best here. I have tried adding the Ginger Beer after shaking and it isn't as good. Trust the masters.)
- Strain into an ice-filled highball glass, copper mug, Solo cup (see "Equipment" above), or other glass, of choice. (Note - A few stray bits of mint will probably come out into the cocktail, too. That is fine and even desired.)
- Garnish with mint sprig and lime wedge.
- Serve immediately, ice cold.
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