Gingerbread Mule Cocktail Recipe
Raise a glass to the most wonderful time of year with this very merry gingerbread mule cocktail! Made with a homemade gingerbread simple syrup, spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice and your favorite spirit, this Christmas mule is full of the holiday season's best flavors, and it couldn't be simpler to whip up.
How to Make the Best Gingerbread Mule Cocktail
This gingerbread mule cocktail is the perfect festive drink to celebrate the holiday season. With warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and allspice combined with fresh ginger and a hint of molasses, this cocktail captures all the cozy flavors of gingerbread in a refreshing, spirited drink.
What makes this gingerbread mule special is the homemade gingerbread simple syrup—it’s surprisingly easy to make and becomes a versatile ingredient you can use in other holiday cocktails and beverages. The syrup brings depth and authenticity to the drink that you simply can’t get from store-bought gingerbread syrup.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want to treat yourself to a seasonal favorite, this gingerbread mule comes together in minutes and delivers impressive results. The combination of spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice, and your favorite spirit creates a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s as festive as it is delicious. For entertaining, simply batch the ingredients and let guests pour their own ginger beer and garnish as they wish.
Gingerbread Mule Cocktail
Raise a glass to the most wonderful time of year with this very merry gingerbread mule cocktail! Made with a homemade gingerbread simple syrup, spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice and your favorite spirit, this Christmas mule is full of the holiday season's best flavors, and it couldn't be simpler to whip up.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Simple Syrup
Gingerbread Mule Cocktail
Instructions
Gingerbread Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine water, fresh ginger chunks, brown sugar, molasses, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and vanilla extract.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strain out the ginger chunks and spices. Let the syrup cool completely before using.
Gingerbread Mule Cocktail
- Fill a copper mug or glass with ice.
- Add 2 ounces of bourbon (or your preferred spirit).
- Add 1 ounce of gingerbread simple syrup and 0.5 ounce of fresh lime juice.
- Top with 6 ounces of chilled ginger beer and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick and fresh rosemary sprig if desired.
Notes
- The gingerbread syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This recipe can be easily batched for entertaining by multiplying the ingredients.
- Suggested spirit substitutes include vodka, dark rum, white rum, or reposado tequila.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the spirit and increase the ginger beer.