Monday, July 14, 2014

It's Noon Somewhere….Polynesian Mule


One of the things I love most about cocktails is the glassware.  In fact, K has forbidden me from buying any more until we get a china cabinet.  That means every time I go to any store it is a struggle for me to not buy some adorable glasses I just have to have for some drink or another.  I mean, if you are going to make a hurricane I think you should have a hurricane glass!  So when I got into Moscow Mules awhile ago I knew I had to score some glasses.  K was kind enough to buy me the beautiful copper mugs you see in the photos below so that I could properly enjoy this spicy, gingery concoction.

After having some Moscow Mules in a couple different restaurants, I realized I didn't actually like Moscow Mules all that much, I really just liked the cups!  Ginger ale and ginger beer have never been my favorites and adding vodka, a flavorless spirit, to the mix didn't really excite me.  Instead, after I got the cups at home I found myself never using them.  I made K add more and more lime to try and brighten it up but I wanted something more.  One day I suggested adding pineapple juice and the Polynesian Mule was born!

As readers know I love rum and therefore all things Tiki so pineapple juice was a natural addition for me.  Lots of acid from the lime and the sweet yet tart bite of the pineapple perfectly complement the sharp taste of the ginger beer.  Using a smooth vodka is definitely recommended as well, my usual low priced brand is Svedka, but I prefer Absolut (Swedish vodka for life!).

Serving in a copper glass is recommended but not required.  Serving it over crushed ice is.



Polynesian Mule

2 oz vodka
3 oz ginger beer
1 oz pineapple juice
Juice of 1 lime
Garnish with lime and pineapple wedges

Fill glass with crushed ice.  Pour ingredients over ice and mix.  Garnish with lime and pineapple wedges.








Imagine you are on a beach in Tahiti!

Julie



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