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Knitting & Fibre Arts
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Coast & Cottage
Spiced Pear Mule
Ingredients (per glass):
2 oz vodka (or gin for a botanical twist)
1 oz pear juice (freshly pressed or high-quality bottled)
½ oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Top with ginger beer (about 3–4 oz, chilled)
Optional: ¼ oz simple syrup or honey (for extra sweetness)
Garnish:
Thin pear slice
Fresh rosemary sprig or cinnamon stick
Instructions
Prepare the glass:
Use a copper mule mug or a tall glass. Fill with ice cubes.Mix the base:
In a cocktail shaker (or directly in the mug), add vodka, pear juice, and lime juice.
Shake or stir briefly to combine.
Top it off:
Pour mixture over the ice.
Top with ginger beer, leaving room for garnish.
Stir gently with a bar spoon to blend.
Garnish & serve:
Add a thin pear slice along the rim and a sprig of rosemary or cinnamon stick for aroma.
Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or a splash of spiced rum for extra warmth.
Pear juice upgrade: Muddle a few slices of ripe pear with a dash of honey before adding vodka for a fresher, more rustic flavor.
Batch for a party: Multiply ingredients by 6–8, mix in a pitcher (except ginger beer), and top with ginger beer right before serving.
Art & Style
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” - Rachel Zoe
“Art is not a thing, it is a way.”
There’s a special kind of cool that comes with having your own enamel camping mug. With its classic design and durable finish, it feels like a throwback to simpler times—rugged, timeless, and ready for anything. Whether it's clipped to your pack or warming your hands with morning coffee, an enamel mug isn’t just gear, it’s part of your story. Chips and scratches only add character, turning it into a personal artifact of every trail walked, fire lit, and sunrise watched. It’s equal parts utility and nostalgia—always dependable, always stylish.
