gin gin mule

• 10 mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 2 ounces chilled ginger beer
• garnish: lime wedge and mint sprig

Procedures

1. 1
   In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice.
   
2. 2
   Add gin and fill with ice; shake gently until chilled (you don't want to smash the mint to smithereens), about 10 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice, add ginger beer and stir. Garnish with lime wedge or mint sprig, or both.