Phenomenal Phoods

Muletide Cheer Cocktail

Ingredients:

For the spiced simple syrup:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 4-5 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4-5 whole allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

For the cocktail:

• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce spiced simple syrup (recipe above)
• 1/2 cup ginger beer
• 1 dried orange slice (fresh is fine as well)
• Ice cubes
• Crushed ice
• 2-3 drops Scrappy's cardamom bitters

Instructions:

For the spiced simple syrup:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot over medium heat.
2. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

For the cocktail:

1. Combine vodka, simple syrup, ginger beer and several ice cubes in a cocktail stir glass or just a large glass. Stir the mixture to combine and cool it.
2. Fill copper mugs or whatever cocktail glasses you are using with crushed ice. Strain the cocktail into the prepared mugs or glasses. Top with 2-3 drops of cardamom bitters for aroma.
3. Serve with a dried or fresh orange slice.