Southern Mules W/ Pineapple + Jalapeno

• jalapeno simple syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1-2 jalapenos, thinly sliced
• to make one drink
• ice
• 1/2 ounce spicy simple syrup
• 3 ounces vodka
• 1 ounce fresh pineapple juice
• 6 ounces ginger beer
• fresh pineapple wedges for garnish

1. In a small saucepan, add the sugar, water, and jalapenos and simmer on low until the sugar completely dissolves and a thick syrup forms. Remove from heat and let the jalapenos steep for a few minutes (the longer you leave them, the spicier the syrup will be). Discard jalapenos and transfer syrup to a Mason jar until ready to assemble drinks.
2. Fill a mule cup with crushed iced. Add the simple syrup, vodka, and pineapple juice and give it a quick stir. Top with ginger beer until the cup is full. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and maybe a jalapeno rescued from the simple syrup.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/59414-southern-mules-w-pineapple-jalapeno (may not work)