The Mafia Mule Recipe

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The Mafia Mule Recipe

Created by: James Moreland, Master Bar Expert, New York City, NY.

Recipe:

  • 1 1/2 ounces Punzoné organic vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Amaro Montenegro
  • Juice of 1/2 a small lime
  • 3 1/2-4 ounces Q ginger beer
  • Lemon peel, and/or seasonal berries, for garnish

Directions:

  1. Fill a Moscow Copper Co. mug well with fresh ice, then add the vodka, the Amaro and the lime juice.
  2. Top up the mug with quality ginger beer and stir well.
  3. Garnish with a large twist of lemon and/or fresh, seasonal berries. 

Inspiration:

One of the hidden gems in the culture of food and drink that still remains elusive is the aperitif cocktail. Amaros are some of the most complex aperitifs to both create and find in the world. In New York City, we are lucky to have great Italian food, wine and spirits   — including the elusive Amaro, which here is lifted up by an equally inspired Italian spirit, Punzoné Organic Vodka.

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Jame Moreland

Jame Moreland

James Moreland is a first class mixologist whose inspired cocktails have graced the front pages of the The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and is one of this generation’s leading spirits authorities. With over 17 years in the industry, James Moreland enjoys a special relationship with the industry on both sides of the bar -his true passion. James Moreland’s mastery at blending flavors and textures, creating a taste experience and enhancing the cocktail moment is beyond compare.