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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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166 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 166 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 678mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Protein 4g | |
Calcium 24mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
If you love the flavor of a Moscow mule, then you'll enjoy this vodka ginger cocktail recipe. It is the same tasty combination of vodka and ginger, it just goes about it in a slightly different way.
This is a simple ginger-flavored drink that features the alluring combination of vodka and ginger. Where the Moscow mule uses ginger beer for its ginger flavoring, this recipe opts for a syrup. The ginger syrup is easy to make from scratch and brings in both a sweet and spicy element to the drink. The result is a softer ginger snap that's not as sweet as a mule made with ginger ale.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce ginger syrup
- 2 ounces vodka
- 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
- Splash club soda
- Garnish: lime twist
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the ginger syrup, vodka, and lime juice.
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Strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
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Top with a splash of club soda. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- This is a very transparent cocktail and it deserves a clean vodka. Choose a mid-range brand that you would enjoy drinking on its own.
- The ginger syrup is just like any other simple syrup and uses fresh pieces of ginger for flavor. It is a nice mixer to keep in the fridge on a regular basis and can even be topped with club soda for a quick homemade ginger ale.
- The recipe originally called for the juice of one lime. The average lime yields between 1/2 and 1 ounce, which is a significant difference. Try the cocktail with 1/2 to 3/4 ounce and add more if desired.
Recipe Variations
- If you want to shake the flavor up a little bit, make a vanilla-ginger simple syrup.
- Add more soda and serve this as a tall drink in an ice-filled highball glass.
How Strong is the Vodka Ginger Cocktail?
This cocktail is going to stronger or weaker depending on how much soda you pour. With just a splash of club soda, it weighs in around 17 percent ABV (34 proof). If, however, you make it taller and pour 4 ounces of soda, the alcohol content is knocked down to a pleasant 5 percent ABV (10 proof). It can be a nice and mild drink if you allow it.