Gin Mule

On Tuesday, Teresa and I both returned to work. It was nice to see everyone. It was also nice to be in the real world again. Even though life is now much busier, I wanted to make sure I made at least one cocktail this week.

A Gin Mule is, as the name suggests, a Moscow Mule, but with gin. I am almost always happy to use gin rather than vodka because it adds more flavor. But in this drink, gin works especially well.

Gin Mule

• 5 mint leaves
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 simple syrup
• 2 ounces ginger beer

Shake mint, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup; strain into a rocks glass; top with ginger beer; garnish with mint.