Kumquat + Rosemary Moscow Mules

SERVES: 1 drink   |   PREP TIME: 5 MIN

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When inspiration strikes you at the grocery store,

I suggest you follow through. Yesterday I saw kumquats in the produce section and decided I wanted to make a yummy drink with them before the season ends. I then remembered my sweet friend Eva gave me vintage Moscow Mule glasses that I had yet to enjoy, so a twist on a Moscow Mule it was! Now, the Moscow Mule tends to be on the sweeter side and as someone who likes more balanced flavors I love the version I'm sharing with you today. The rosemary infused simple syrup adds an earthy flavor which counters the sweetness of the ginger beer and the bitterness of the kumquats. I also chose a spicy ginger beer by Maine Root Company because it adds more character and depth. If you're looking for something a little different, this is the one for you!

Some substitutions:

If spice isn't your thing, regular ginger beer will substitute just fine. 

This drink can be made non-alcoholic. Just omit the vodka and keep everything else the same. 

Make your own simple syrup. I get the temptation of buying it pre-made, but trust me when I say leave it behind. It's expensive and doesn't really save you any time. 

If you want to make this for a group, I'd probably pre-mix the vodka with the kumquats and rosemary simple syrup, then have everyone individually add the ginger beer to taste. This will keep the ginger beer from getting flat and the ice from diluting the drink. 

Enjoy it friends!

Kumquat + Rosemary Moscow Mules

SERVES: 1 drink
PREP TIME: 5 min | COOK TIME: 20 min

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROSEMARY SIMPLE SYRUP

1. In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine sugar, water and rosemary sprigs. Stir until sugar dissolves.

2. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Set aside and let cool completely.

This recipe will make plenty of simple syrup. You can use it to make more drinks or store it in the fridge in a glass jar for up to 1 month.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR KUMQUAT + Rosemary Moscow MULES

1. In your glass, add 2 kumquat halves. Gentle muddle the kumquats until they start to break down.

2. Fill the glass completely with ice. Add rosemary simple syrup and vodka.

3. Top with Maine Root Ginger Brew. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

INGREDIENTS FOR SYRUP

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 rosemary, sprigs

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INGREDIENTS FOR MULES

1 oz rosemary simple syrup
1 rosemary sprig for garnish
1, cut in half organic kumquats, sliced
1 1/2 oz Titos Vodka
Maine Root Spicy Ginger Brew
Ice