Apple Blossom Moscow Mule

INGREDIENTS:

3 ounces apple vodka

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 ounces sweetened apple juice (see below)

4 ounces ginger beer

apple slice and lemon slice for garnish

Sprig of mint for garnish

Sweetened Apple Juice:

6 ounces apple juice

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat apple juice and sugar in a small pan on medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and chill prior to making drink.

Fill a copper mug with ice. Pour in vodka, sweetened apple juice, lemon juice, and ginger beer. Stir. Garnish with apple, lime, and mint.

Makes one serving.

Recipe Notes:

• 1. The batch of sweetened apple juice yields enough for 3 drinks. Keep excess refrigerated for later use. Increase or decrease amount using a 3:1 ratio of apple juice to sugar.

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