That's a fine looking mule there...
Day 50, Cocktail 47
I’ve done a couple of other mules previously, but figured it was time for a Polish twist (did I mention Polish Fest is this weekend?). Really, like Mexico and Moscow are the only places that have mules? I started thinking about this one last night as I was tinkering with the Old Krupnik and saw a variety of recipes that mixed it with ginger beer or ginger ale. I tried two versions of this little number tonight and with Gwen’s tasting help (and she got the winner). After talking through the pros and cons, I settled on this final version. So, without further adieu, the Polish Mule.
Polish Mule
- 1 oz Sobieski vodka
- 1 oz Old Krupnik
- ginger ale
In a collins glass mix the Sobieski and Old Krupnik together with 3 ice cubes. Add 3-4 more ice cubes and top with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime slice.
The honey flavor of the Old Krupnik and the ginger ale work very well together. The vodka is used to give this drink the backbone it needs. If I had used 2oz of Old Krupnik the honey flavor would have overwhelmed the ginger ale. This makes a very nice summer cocktail that’s different from your run of the mill rum and cola or gin and tonic. Try it and let me know what you think!
Cheers!
