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Ingredients
- 1 cup jalapeno infused mezcal*
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups+ more for topping ginger beer
- Agave nectar (optional)
- Lots of crushed ice
- Lime wedges, sliced jalapenos, and gooseberries for garnish
Preparation
Step 1
*Jalapeno infused mezcal: place 1 cup of mezcal in a glass container. Cut 1 jalapeno pepper in half and place it in container with mezcal. Cover and let it sit. Infusing time varies depending on desired taste: 4 hours (mild), 8 hours (spicy), up to 2 days (hot!).
To make a big batch of cocktail (serves 4 ish) : in a jug place 1 cup of jalapeno infused mezcal, 2 cups of ginger beer, lime juice, and sweeten to taste with agave nectar (usually 2 tablespoons does the trick). Gently stir.
Grab your moscow mule glasses (or any glass if you don’t have these copper beauties), fill them up with ice and pour ½ cup of cocktail mix in each glass. Top with additional ginger beer if needed. Garnish with jalapeno slice, lemon wedge, and gooseberry. Pretty!
Tip: I have tried this with a pinch of salt on top and it tasted great! You can give it a go if you’re feeling adventurous.