Vodka Ginger Cream
Vodka, ginger beer, and a cream float — the 1941 Moscow Mule given dairy, cream's fat tempering ginger's heat while leaving its aromatic character intact.
- 2 ozvodka
- 3 ozginger beer
- ½ ozsimple syrup
- ½ ozheavy cream(Floated on top)
- Candied gingergarnish
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The Vodka Ginger Cream is a variation on the Moscow Mule — the 1941 Hollywood creation combining vodka, ginger beer, and lime — that introduces cream as a third component, transforming the refreshing highball into something richer and more dessert-adjacent. The addition of cream to ginger-based cocktails draws on the tradition of ginger cream liqueurs and the broader early 2000s interest in combining the warming heat of ginger with dairy softness. The ginger's heat is tempered significantly by cream's fat content while its aromatic character remains present, creating a cocktail that retains the Moscow Mule's distinctive ginger backbone in a more indulgent, sweet-and-spicy framework.
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