Spring Gin Mule

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Cocktail History

The Spring Gin Mule is a Novel Nightcaps original cocktail that was created as a springtime variation of our Holiday Gin Mule and Winter Gin Mule. The recipe was made for Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 gin, a popular spirit flavored and colored bright purple with butterfly pea blossom. The botanical flavor of the spirit is then complemented with a flowery lavender syrup, lime juice, and ginger beer.

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Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Butterfly Pea Blossom Gin: This is a type of gin made with butterfly pea blossom, juniper berries, botanicals, and alcohol. I used Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Gin.

Lavender Syrup: This is a sweetener made with lavender, sugar, citric acid, and water. I used Floral Elixir Company Lavender Elixir.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid juice of a lime. I used freshly squeezed lime juice.

Ginger Beer: This is a carbonated beverage made with ginger spice, yeast, and sugar. I used Q Mixers Ginger Beer.

Lavender Sprig: This is the flower stem from a lavender plant.

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Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Jigger: This is used to measure and pour ingredients. I used the Japanese jigger from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Boston Shaker: This is used to shake ingredients. I used the Boston shaker from the A Bar Above 14-Piece Silver Bar Set.

Hawthorne Strainer: This is used to strain out ice and solid ingredients after the cocktail is shaken. I used the A Bar Above Hawthorne Strainer.

Paring Knife: This is used to cut ingredients. I used the OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife.

Juicer: This is used to juice citrus. I used the ALEEHAI Manual Fruit Juicer.

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Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Pale purple with a slight ombré effect

• Aroma: Ginger and botanicals

• Taste: Spicy and sweet taste made up of noticeable florals and juniper with a hint of lime

• Finish: More spicy ginger and obvious lavender

Kendall’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kendall’s Take: "I was going to make this spring-inspired variation last year after creating both a Christmas and winter version too, but I forgot to stick it on my calendar before the summer. It's been in the back of my mind since then, and I'm glad I finally got to find out if it's just as good with floral notes instead of fruit and herbs. Although a bit drier and not quite as complex as the others since they used compound syrups, I still really loved the Spring Gin Mule. It's sweet and floral and has a delicious ginger bite. Plus, its lovely purple hue is sure to wow your friends!"

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Recipe