Gin Gin Mule – A Moscow Mule with Gin
Recipe
45 ml | 1 1/2 oz › Gin
22 ml | 3/4 oz › Lime Juice
10 ml | 1/3 oz › Simple Syrup
60 ml I 2 oz › Ginger Beer
6-8 Mint leaves
Method: Pour all ingredients except the ginger beer into a shaker. Lightly muddle the mint leaves with a muddler, add ice and shake. Double strain and top with the ginger beer.
Garnish: Mint leaves
Glass: Highball/Longdrink
Shopping list
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The Botanist Gin
- Thomas Henry Spicy Ginger
THE STORY OF THE Gin Gin Mule
Gin Gin Mule was created by the renowned bartender Audrey Saunders. It’s a delightful blend of gin, ginger beer, lime juice and fresh mint, offering a crisp taste.
Audrey Saunders, invented the Gin Gin Mule in 2000 while working at the Beacon Restaurant in New York City. Saunders, who trained under the legendary Dale DeGroff, quickly made a name for herself with her innovative approach to cocktails. Her creation of the this drink was a significant contribution to the cocktail scene, combining the botanical flavors of gin with the spicy kick of ginger beer and the refreshing notes of mint.
A Moscow Mule with Gin
The Gin Gin Mule is essentially a variation of the classic Moscow Mule, which traditionally uses vodka. Saunders’ twist on this classic involves substituting gin for vodka and adding mint, which enhances the drink’s complexity and freshness. The name “Gin Gin Mule” might be a playful nod to the use of gin and ginger and the Italian toast “Cin-Cin”.
About Audrey Saunders
In 2005, Saunders opened the Pegu Club in New York’s Soho district, which quickly became a hub for cocktail enthusiasts and a training ground for many of today’s top bartenders. The Pegu Club was instrumental in the global cocktail renaissance and the Gin Gin Mule was one of its standout offerings. The bar’s influence extended far beyond its walls, shaping the modern cocktail culture and inspiring countless bartenders around the world.
Audrey Saunders’ contribution to the cocktail world extends beyond the Gin Gin Mule. Her innovative spirit and dedication to quality have left a lasting impact on the industry, inspiring a new generation of bartenders to push the boundaries of mixology. Other well-known cocktail creations by audrey saunders are the Old Cuban and the Little Italy.
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