Moscow Mule

So a friend told me my blog was sadly lacking in the cocktail department- so this is for her!

I made mine with gin but most (including my friend) prefer vodka.

* 2 ounces gin

* 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

* 1/2 ounce  simple syrup

* Ginger beer or Ginger Ale

* 6 – 8 mint leaves, plus a sprig for garnish

Muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup in a Shaker.  Add ice and gin and shake until cold. Strain into an ice-filled Moscow Mule mug and fill with ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig.