Moscow Mule Punch

Ingredients

Moscow Mule

• 3 cups (24 oz) vodka
• ¾ cup (6 oz) fresh lime juice (4 to 6 limes)
• ¾ cup (6 oz) ginger-mint simple syrup* (recipe below)
• 4-½ cups (36 oz) ginger beer
• Chilled Fresh mint - to garnish
• Lime wedges - to garnish

Ginger-Mint Simple Syrup

• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ¾ cup water
• ½ cup peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 4 sprigs of fresh mint

Preparation

Ginger-Mint Simple Syrup

• Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve sugar. Remove pan from heat and cool completely. Strain out the ginger and mint and refrigerate the syrup in a covered container for up to 2 weeks. Makes ¾ cup.

Moscow Mule Punch

• Combine the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Add the ginger beer just before serving.
• To serve, ladle into punch or lowball glasses filled with crushed ice.
• Garnish with fresh mint and lime wedges

Notes

• If making multiple batches and serving with a drink dispenser, straining the fresh squeezed lime juice can be helpful so the drink does not get too pulpy
• Serves 10