Singing with warming spices, the Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule is a spicy, crisp drink. This twist on a classic cocktail gets fall flavors from homemade pumpkin spice syrup.
0 Make the Pumpkin Spice Syrup
1 Mix water and sugar together in a small saucepan.
2 Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Continually stir/swirl the ingredients as they cook until the sugar has dissolved.
3 Remove from the heat.
4 Stir in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon stick, ginger, allspice and cloves.
5 Steep the ingredients for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then remove the cinnamon stick (or leave it in for stronger flavor.)
6 Transfer to a mason jar, and let cool completely before transferring to the refrigerator.
7 Make the Pumpkin Spice Mule
8 Add ice to a glass or copper mug.
9 Pour in the ginger beer.
10 Add the lime juice and vodka. Stir.
11 Top with pumpkin simple syrup.
12 Stir with a cocktail spoon, then add a lime wedge, and enjoy immediately.
