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:
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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