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Midori Mule Gives Summertime a Kick RECIPE COURTESY OF NICKY BLAINE’S COCKTAIL LOUNGE PHOTOGRAPH BY JENNIFER RUBENSTEIN
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he Moscow Mule, popular in the 1950s during a vodka craze, has made its way back on the scene. The name refers to the popular perception of vodka as a Russian product. The Midori Mule is Nicky Blaine’s updated version of this vintage drink, perfect for sipping and enjoying in the country or in the city. 1½ ounces citrus vodka 1 squeeze fresh lime Ginger beer ¾ ounces Midori Fresh lime wedge, for garnish Pour the vodka into a copper mug or a Collins glass. Squeeze lime over vodka. Fill with ice and ginger beer. Top off with Midori. Garnish with a fresh lime.
Organic Cucumber Caiprioska 1.5 oz. Prairie Cucumber Vodka 0.75 oz. Fresh squeezed lime juice 0.75 oz. Simple syrup 3-5 basil leaves Shake and strain all ingredients into collins glass over ice Top with soda and garnish with basil, cucumber and a lime wedge.
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edible INDY summer 2015
Nicky Blaine’s 20 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis NickyBlaines.com
