Peach Moscow Mule Twist
Ingredients
- Cinnamon-Infused Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Peach Moscow Mule:
- 2 oz fresh peach puree from about ½ peach
- 3 oz ginger beer
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz cinnamon simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Make the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the cinnamon stick, and cover.
- Let it steep for 30 minutes up to 3 hours, depending on desired cinnamon intensity.
- Strain the syrup into a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the Peach Moscow Mule:
- Blend fresh peach until smooth to make the puree. If fresh peaches aren’t available, use peach nectar or thawed frozen peaches.
- In a copper mug or glass, combine the peach puree, ginger beer, vodka, lime juice, and cinnamon simple syrup.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add ice and serve immediately.
Notes
A refreshing summer cocktail with sweet peach, zesty lime, and warming cinnamon. Perfect for individual servings or scaled up into a pitcher for entertaining. Frozen peach slices can be used as ice to avoid dilution.