{recipe | moscow mule}

Any guesses as to what my favorite cocktail is? I know I've never mentioned it before… never instagrammed a picture before… never snapchatted about it before ;) When you find something that just hits the spot - you don't stray from it. I know the Moscow Mule has become incredibly trendy recently. Maybe it's because you serve it in adorable copper mugs? I'm a fan because I love anything with mint and citrus in it. The ginger beer gives it the perfect kick and the vodka makes it a little bit stronger. So, since I haven't done a recipe in forever (literally months) I figured I would help y'all get your weekend kick started by providing you responsible adults with the easiest cocktail recipe ever (it's fool proof - you could change these proportions and it'll still be great)!

Now on to this week's #recipeswithmyiphone blog post:

MOSCOW MULE:
Ginger Beer (I prefer Crabbie's)
Vodka (Tito's is gluten free)
Fresh Mint
Crushed Ice
Lime Wedges (I had juice already made)
Simple Syrup (optional)
Moscow Mule Mug


RECIPE:
1. Gather all your ingredients and fill your cup about half way with crushed ice (bonus points if you keep your mugs in the freezer already).

2. Fill the mug 3/4 of the way with ginger beer.

3. Add in two shots of vodka (you can obviously add more or less if you prefer - I like the spiciness of the ginger beer).

4. Chop up the fresh mint and add that to your mug.

5. Squeeze a fresh lime wedge or add in lime juice (fresh is better - I had some from margaritas the weekend before)

6. Add a tablespoon of simple syrup - depending on how sweet you like your moscow mule. [simple syrup is one part boiling water to one part sugar]

7. Mix it all together! I like to put a sprig of mint in the mug to use as a cute stirrer :)

8. ENJOY on a hot summer day! [or lay in your bed and watch snap chats like I prefer to do at night…]

Do you have a favorite cocktail? I love trying new drinks that I can make at home! Please share if you do :) I hope everyone has a fun weekend ahead of them. I'm off to Roanoke for the weekend to see the boy and go to our last wedding of 2015 (we already have 3 on the books for next year)! Phew - we've been to a ton. I'm ready for all of the traveling to slow down a bit so I can enjoy some lazy weekends at home!

Love Always,