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London dry ginSugar syrupLemon juiceSoda water
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Gin Mule

Made with gin, served in a highball glass.

50 ml / 1 3/4 ozLondon dry gin
25 ml / 3/4 ozSugar syrup
15 ml / 1/2 ozLemon juice
110 ml / 3 3/4 ozSoda water
10 gLime
15 gGinger root
380 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the top.
  2. Muddle 2 slices of ginger root in a shaker.
  3. Add 15 ml lemon juice, 25 ml sugar syrup, and 50 ml gin to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into the highball.
  5. Top with soda water, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wheel and ginger piece.

About the Gin Mule

The Gin Mule is a highball cocktail with gin, sweetened with sugar syrup and lime, given a spicy kick by ginger. It's a refreshing and moderately alcoholic drink.

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