Fall Spice Mule

As promised in Episode 9 of PS: The Paprika Southern Podcast, may we present our spin on the Moscow Mule. This Fall Spice Mule incorporates a warm and spicy simple syrup that perfectly complements the ginger beer.

Photography: Siobhan Egan | Words & Recipe: Sophie Leopold | Styling: Bevin Valentine Jalbert

Hey, call us basic, but ‘tis the season for pumpkin spice, and the PS team embraces. It’s our initials too, afterall. Pumpkin spice is generally associated with cozy mornings: lattes, muffins and the like. We got to thinking about a pumpkin spice beverage to sip fireside on a cozy evening. Since Savannah grips summer with an iron fist well into November, an iced drink is still ideal. Behold the PS Mule--for regions where fall is more of a mindset than need to switch the heat on.

For 2 cocktails

• 2 glasses, copper mugs are traditional

• ice , crushed or cubed

• vodka 

• Ginger beer

Coffee shop style fall spice syrup (such as Torani brand) or homemade simple syrup infused with cinnamon and clove.

Fill each glass with ice, for each add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce flavored syrup, then top the remainder with ginger beer. Stir to combine (with cinnamon stick if you’re really vibing) and serve immediately.

Be sure to catch Episode 9 of our podcast to hear all the cozy things we’re enjoying this fall!