Inspired by the Moscow Mule, this drink combines cold vodka and sparkling pear cider, while incorporating the familiar notes of ginger and zesty lime. The cider makes this drink a bit sweeter than the original but the kick is still just as strong.

Ingredients

2 oz. Stoli Vodka

4 oz Rekorderlig Pear Cider

1 Lime Wedge (squeezed and dropped into the drink)

2 Slices of fresh ginger for garnish

Dehydrated pear slice for garnish

Method

Build drink over crushed ice in a highball glass. Squeeze lime wedge and drop in drink. Stir and serve. Garish with ginger slices and dehydrated pear slice.

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine and Spirits.