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How Travel Inspires Unique Cake Designs and Flavors

The art of cake design and baking is a journey, not just through the process of creation but through the inspirations we gather from around the world . With its ability to expose us to new cultures, traditions, and tastes, traveling is a boundless source of inspiration for bakers and cake designers. It’s in the bustling markets, the quaint cafes, and the traditional homes of distant lands that we find the spark for our next creation. This post explores how travel can transform our baking, inspiring unique cake designs and flavors that tell a story of global exploration.

Discovering Global Flavors

Every country has its own unique palette of flavors, often deeply rooted in its culture and traditions. From the zesty lemon groves of Italy to the rich, aromatic spices of India, these flavors challenge us to push the boundaries of traditional cake baking.  Each corner of the world holds its secret ingredients, ancient recipes, and unique taste profiles that can transform a simple cake into an extraordinary global adventure. Imagine infusing your bakes with the subtle floral notes of Japanese cherry blossoms or the tartness of Australian finger limes.

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Traveling teaches us to appreciate these diverse flavors, encouraging us to experiment with ingredients we might never have considered before. By integrating these diverse flavors into our creations, we invite not just a sensory delight but a cultural immersion.

Envision enriching your batter with the lively zest of Amalfi lemons, their radiant, cheerful taste calling to mind Italy’s scenic cliffs. Alternatively, ponder the profound, intricate sweetness of Mexican vanilla, offering a flavor depth that surpasses that of its more familiar counterparts. Venture further with the subtle, grassy notes of Japanese matcha, lending your cakes a delicate color and a taste that whispers of tranquil tea ceremonies.

Exploring global flavors isn’t just about the novelty; it’s about bringing the essence of a place and its people into our kitchens and gatherings. The smoky allure of Lapsang Souchong tea from China, the floral bouquet of Middle Eastern rose water, or the indulgent, buttery texture of South American dulce de leche—each ingredient tells a story of landscapes, traditions, and communities.

Incorporating these global flavors requires both curiosity and respect. It’s about more than experimentation; it’s a homage to the richness of the world’s cultures. As bakers, we become storytellers, each cake a narrative woven with the threads of flavors discovered in our travels. Through this journey, our baking transcends boundaries, becoming a medium through which we connect, celebrate, and savor the diversity of the world’s palate.

Cultural Traditions and Cake Designs

Travel not only expands our flavor horizons but also our aesthetic ones. The intricate patterns of Moroccan tiles, the vibrant colors of a Mexican fiesta, or the elegant simplicity of Scandinavian design can all inspire cake decorations. Through travel, we witness a myriad of art forms and design principles, each offering a new perspective on how cakes can be adorned. By integrating these cultural elements into our designs, we create cakes that are not just desserts but pieces of art that reflect the beauty of the world’s diversity.

The Story Behind Each Bite

Beyond flavors and designs, travel imbues our baking with stories. Every ingredient has a history, and every design element a meaning. When we incorporate these into our cakes, we’re not just baking; we’re storytelling. A cake can become a narrative of our travels, with each layer representing a different chapter of our adventures. This storytelling aspect adds depth to our creations, making them not just visually appealing and delicious but also rich in context and significance. For those seeking inspiration for their next adventure, consider exploring the vibrant city of Chicago and its iconic Daley Plaza, where you can indulge in delicious treats and find comfort in the nearby hotels near Daley Plaza in Chicago .

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Fusion Baking and the Art of Blending Multiple Worlds

One of the most exciting outcomes of travel-inspired baking is fusion baking. This innovative approach involves blending the flavors and techniques of different cultures into a single cake design. Imagine a cake that combines the delicate, floral flavors of French pastries with the bold spices of Indian cuisine. Or a dessert that merges the minimalist aesthetic of Japanese design with the exuberance of Brazilian carnival. This creative process involves taking elements from different cuisines and combining them to produce baked goods that are not only delicious but also a testament to the richness of global cultures. Here’s how fusion baking transcends traditional boundaries:

• Cultural Collaboration: At its heart, fusion baking is a celebration of diversity. It brings together flavors, techniques, and ingredients from across the globe, such as using Italian mascarpone in a traditional Japanese matcha cake, showcasing how diverse culinary practices can harmonize in a single creation.
• Innovative Flavor Combinations: This approach allows bakers to experiment with unique combinations that might seem unconventional. Imagine the spicy kick of Indian chai spices infused into a moist, dense chocolate cake, offering an extraordinary taste experience that challenges and delights the palate.
• Technique Fusion: Fusion baking also extends to the methods used to prepare and assemble baked goods. For instance, applying the intricate folding techniques of French pastry making to create flaky, buttery South American empanadas introduces a delightful texture variation that enhances the traditional recipe.
• Visual Creativity: The artistry of fusion baking is not limited to taste alone; it also impacts the visual presentation. A cake could feature the vibrant colors and patterns of African textiles, achieved through innovative icing techniques, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Fusion baking encourages bakers to think outside the conventional oven, pushing the boundaries of creativity and culinary art. By embracing the myriad flavors and techniques from around the world, bakers can create extraordinary dishes that resonate with the spirit of global unity and innovation.

Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing

Travel also makes us more conscious of the origins of our ingredients and the importance of sustainability and ethical sourcing. As we visit farms and local

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producers around the world, we gain an appreciation for the effort that goes into producing high-quality ingredients. This awareness influences our baking practices, encouraging us to source ingredients responsibly and to highlight the natural flavors of high-quality, sustainable products in our cakes.

The Emotional Connection

Finally, travel-inspired cakes have the power to evoke emotions and memories. For those who have travelled, a bite of a cake inspired by a particular place can transport them back to a cherished moment in time. For others, it can spark a curiosity and a desire to explore. In this way, our cakes become more than just confections; they become an invitation to adventure, an inspiration to embark on one’s own journey of discovery.

Traveling has the profound ability to inspire and transform our baking practices, pushing us to explore new flavors, designs, and stories. It teaches us to see the beauty in diversity, to blend traditions, and to bake with consciousness and respect for our ingredients. Most importantly, it reminds us that baking, like travel, is an exploration of the senses, a celebration of culture, and a journey of discovery. So, the next time you find yourself wandering through a new city or countryside, let the sights, smells, and tastes inspire your next cake creation, and bring a piece of the world into your kitchen.

As we continue to explore the globe, let’s allow the rich tapestry of global cultures to influence our baking, creating cakes that are not just treats but tributes to the wonderful diversity of our world. Let the journey inspire you, and may your baking be as boundless as your travels.

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36 Beautiful Travel Themed Wedding Cakes

If you’re a couple who loves to travel, maybe you should make it your wedding theme? There’re lots of interesting ways of playing this theme off from travel-inspired wedding favors to cakes. In today’s post we’ve gathered the most beautiful, chic and clever ideas for delicious travel themed cakes . The truth is you don’t have to go overboard with the theme: a fun cake topper or original map design is enough to highlight the idea yet keep being stylish. If you have travel themed ideas popping up on your big day, make sure to check out the gallery below for delicious cake inspiration.

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a white wedding cake featuring vintage suitcase tiers and bright fresh blooms for a bold look

a unique wedding cake showing off two vintage suitcases and a tier with a world map plsu a tag

a gorgeous travel-themed wedding cake with a vintage suitcase and a world map tier plus sugar blooms

a creative wedding cake featuring your couple's favorite cities and some bright drip, too

a chic wedding cake with a gold glitter tier, two white ones and a gold world map tier plus a calligraphy topper

a chic travel-themed wedding cake with a neutral and a blue tier plus a central map tier and yellow ribbon

a bright wedding cake with a white calligrpahy and a map tier plus a compass topper

a beautiful travel-themed wedding cake with map and ombre layers, fresh blooms and a compass for decor

a whimsical wedding cak featuring map and suitcase tiers plus little cameras on top for a touch of fun

a bold world map wedding cake topped with monograms, sugar blooms and a book is a whimsy idea

a gorgeous wedding cake featuring suitcase and map tiers and a glam embellished monogram topper

a chic white wedding cake topped with an Empire State Building and fresh blooms

a neutral wedding cake made of vintage suitcases as tiers and topped with sugar blooms

a white wedding cake with gold stripes and a gold world map plus an oversized sugar bloom

a stylish white and black wedding cake with London views and famous sights and fresh white blooms on top

a taupe and blue wedding cake imitating postcards and letters and some twine and bows

a white wedding cake with various places named, suitcases and sugar passports on top screams trips

a white wedding cake with sugar detailign that shows off your favorite city - New York

a white wedding cake with a striped and a map tier plus a bright red flower and a fun topper

a wedding cake imitating a pack on a tree stump and lots of postcards and letters sent to you

a bright square world map wedding cake with bold tropical blooms is a fun idea for travelling

a bold wedding cake with a mint ombre touch, some gold and colorful world map tier plus a fresh bloom

a unique wedding cake featuring layers looking like vintage suitcases or boxes and sugar blooms screams travelling

an elegant neutral and black wedding cake with a tier featuring the views of London

a chic wedding cake with an ombre effect, an aqua and a gold touch and a tier featurign colorful world maps

a neutral wedding cake decorated with airplanes and topped with one for travel-lovers

a white wedding cake with green decor and names of your couple's favorite cities is a cool and simple idea

a white wedding cake with a plane and a wish plus some bright yellow blooms

a ruffled wedding cake decorated with fresh pink blooms and topped with map parts

a pastel abstract wedding cake with sugar blooms and a cool airplane topper

a white wedding cake decorated with black airplanes and fresh white blooms on top for a chic look

a white wedding cake with world maps and heart toppers made of a world map

a textural white wedding cake decorated with edible stamps hints on travelling

a white wedding cake with hearts cut out of a world map and some scrabble letters for decor

a white wedding cake with a green ribbon and a globe topper plus some blooms for a bright touch

a chic white wedding cake with sugar blooms and a black calligraphy topper telling of adventures and travelling

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Gâteaux de voyage: Travel cakes unpacked

April 18, 2021 •

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Unlike a cream cake, sticky pudding or fancy meringue, travel cakes have to do what is says on the tin: be able to move smoothly from A to B and remain delicious. Why this type of "on-the-go", fuss-free dessert is here to stay and is surely becoming the new buzzword amongst pastry chefs and food businesses alike.

A fuss-free cake rooted in history

What the French elegantly refer to as a “ gâteau de voyage ”, the Brits might just call a nice slice of “teacake” or the Italians a “torta”. Admittedly, the French version sounds more refined and exciting, probably due to the cake’s regal history. In 17 th century France, the Marquise de Sévigné would travel several times a year between Brittany and the Palace of Versailles; she asked her pastry chef to prepare cakes that could be stored over time and be easy to eat during the week-long journey.

Since then, many familiar cake favorites actually come under this “travel cake” umbrella term; think of the ubiquitous brownie, carrot cake and banana bread. They all share the same basic principles: staple store cupboard ingredients, a good shelf life of up to two weeks at room temperature, easy to cut, package and consume on the hop, good for sharing among a group, great for long journeys. No fuss, no cream, not too greasy or crumbly but definitely sweet, indulgent and delicious. The idea of a picnic, boat trip, train ride or car journey suddenly seems ridiculous without one. They make great snacks, and even better gifts.

A sure trend for pastry chefs and brands

The appeal of these ubiquitous treats surely did not go unnoticed amongst seasoned pastry chefs and brands around the world. Take globally acclaimed French pastry chef and Plaza Athénée alum Christophe Michalak and his revisited Sachertorte for Maison du Chocolat or famous Japanese chocolate master Susumu Koyama , "patisserie" chefs are betting on revisiting these nomadic creations.

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The challenge? Adapting the staple recipes and tapping into their long-conservation, easy-to-carry qualities, while not compromising on creativity and using excellent, sometimes surprising ingredients. The now cult Ispahan Cake from Pierre Hermé is a perfect example of that: the traditional almond pound cake is elevated with Rose macaron biscuit, rose petal cream, whole raspberries, litchis. As per the brand's website's itself perfectly describes it: "More than a cake, this creation is sheer happiness. Bliss from the first bite." Capitalizing on the success the the original pound cake, the brand is now looking into variations of the Ispahan with a newly-launched Ispahan rum-baba.

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What's next?

As put by pastry chef Vinesh Johny,  Co-founder and Chef at the Lavonne Cafe in Bangalore, India: "The Covid era has sure taught us all a lot. Off the many lessons learned, we can all be certain that delivery only/cloud kitchens are here to stay. Getting the food to the customer most effectively at its right temperature and minimal damage is what’s most critical for food businesses. Therefore, I’m certain that future desserts will have to be travel-friendly and portable such that, by the time your cake travels all the way from your restaurant to your customer, it’s still in one piece with its garnish unshaken. Travel-friendly/Portable/ Mobile/To-go Desserts will soon be the buzzword".

Simplicity & perfect execution 

Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Pastry and Candy Making , Julien Boutonnet is no stranger to the trend and has been teaching "gateaux de voyage" techniques to countless student as a lecturer in practical arts at EHL. Conscious to pass on the endless potential at hand to his students, he even started a baking competition among Preparatory Year students to produce the most original recipe: the monthly "Bake Off" stimulates students to think creatively and with a workshop spirit to produce cakes that are both totally delicious and Instagrammable.

For Boutonnet, the beauty of the "gateau de voyage" relies in the simplicity of its execution - to bake these different cakes, it is unnecessary to use specific molds or materials. Perfect designs can be obtained by playing with different textures and layers: from biscuit to shortbread, adding a balanced combination of fruits and coulis and finishing it up with the perfect piping on top is what makes for a delicious, indulgent and timeless piece.

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The Chef has recently embarked into sharing his wisdom and know-how with fellow pastry chefs during workshops dedicated to the trendy cakes : for two days niched in the scenic Swiss Alps, Boutonnet shares his experience and vision while developing and exploring various flavors with his students. 

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30+ Unique Travel Themed Wedding Cakes For Traveler Couples

You are the one who now wears the ring. You're already wearing the dress. Let's talk wedding cake ideas with a travel theme. Why not make a shared interest in travel the theme of your wedding if you and your future spouse are both enthusiastic travelers? Every aspect of the wedding, from the favors to the cake, may share this whimsical design. Stylish, unique, and delicious travel-themed cakes are the focus of today's post. Something as simple as a beautiful cake topper or a unique map design might call attention to the theme without going overboard.

Celebrating your wedding with a cake that features your shared love of travel or the places you've visited as a couple is a unique and memorable way to show your guests how far you've come as a couple. If your wedding's theme is wanderlust, you might be interested in the following 30+ travel-themed cake designs .

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Travel Themed Wedding Cake Ideas For Couples

A stunning wedding cake idea using antique suitcases and perhaps some world map layers covered with fresh or sugar blooms would be an excellent choice for a couple who loves to travel. A colorful world map or individual continents on a cake are both delicious and trendy options for a wedding cake that features a map theme. If you want your cake to stand out, pair map tiers with more neutral and plain tiers, or use bright and contrasting colors. You have the option of topping the top of your travel cake with the names and/or symbols of the locations that hold the most significance for you.

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Travel Themed Wedding Cake Toppers

Alternatively, you might choose a simpler wedding cake that still includes subtle nods to the travel theme in the form of toppers and other decorations. All sorts of travel-related items, such as cameras, globes, and compasses, are perfectly fine for the toppers . You may finish off the cake by decorating it with stars or anything else that resembles the shapes of the towns and countries you love. Enjoy yourself, and remember to save your favorite images to Pinterest boards.

How To Travel With a Wedding Cake?

The cake should be refrigerated for at least a few hours before the trip , and you should also turn on the air conditioning for ten to fifteen minutes before you leave so that the car is chilly enough for the cake. To avoid melting, keep it out of direct sunlight and under a sun shield if possible.

A cake box is a must if you're going to travel with a cake . Sizes, strengths, and prices all vary, but they're really reasonable overall. They're strong enough to hold a wedding cake and cost less than two dollars. Just tape the box together, then use a knife to create a flap in one end to slide the cake in, and finally tape up the other end.

Consider utilizing insulated transportation/cool boxes and placing frozen packs around the sides of your cake box if you need to carry your cake on a very hot summer day or across a long distance.

How to Travel With a 3-tier Cake?

You can travel with a cake that has 3 tiers. It is possible to transport the separate tiers in boxes on a flat surface (like the new flooring) without the risk of breaking anything . You also have the option of transporting the two lower tiers already stacked, but the remaining tiers will need to be disassembled and stacked at the destination.

Cake stands should not be used to transport a cake. If the cake is larger than the usual cake boxes, you may need to construct your own box. You may also utilize the larger boxes sold at stores like Lowe's and Walmart. Easily slip your cake inside the box by cutting a line down the longest, highest side and taping up the ends.

Can You Bring Cakes on a Plane Trip?

The short answer is “ yes ,” and that applies both to local and international flights within the United States. On international flights coming into and leaving the USA, you can also fly with them.

There is no need to worry about bringing a cake through airport security because the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) permits cake to be brought through both carry-on and checked baggage. A cake from the market or one baked at home is both acceptable. If the cake is not already packaged, you should either wrap it in plastic or place it in a container with a tight-fitting lid.

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Whether you’re planning a travel themed wedding or simply want to add a nod to your love of travel together or how far you’ve come (literally) to get to your big day, a travel themed wedding cake is a great idea. Even so, when I started browsing around looking for travel themed wedding cakes, I wasn’t sure I’d have enough for a feature, but guess what? Instead of unearthing one badly made fondant suitcase stack after another (okay, truth, I found them too), I came across some really chic, fun and clever ideas! No surprise, the shiny map ones are my faves, but there’s lots of different styles of travel inspired cake here to give you ideas, whether or not you’ll have other travel themed wedding ideas popping up on your big day! And you’ll even find a selection of some of our fave travel themed cake toppers at the end!

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You could make a cake—but it's also probable that by the time you get to your picnic, beach, or barbecue, it'll be damaged. You deserve better, and so do your desserts. Roll with one of these 41 portable desserts, from cookies to hand pies, because they travel as well as you do.

Double and By Double I Mean Triple Chocolate Cookies

One of those dreamy cookies that elicits a silent reverence in every chocolate lover who tastes it.

Aniseed-Almond Meringues

Love to eat Good & Plentys? These licoricey meringues from Måurice are for you.

Dale Talde's Mickey D's–Style Fried Apple Pies

With some store-bought roti paratha and a pot of hot oil, Talde re-creates McDonald's classic deep-fried apple pie.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies for a Crowd

You can use any flavor jam or jelly you like—you're in it for that whole salty-sweet thing.

Oat and Pistachio Sandies

For a delicate—not brittle—crunch, don’t overbake. These are a sleeper hit in the cookie world.

Whiskey and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

We go where the whiskey goes.

Chocolate Chunk–Pumpkin Seed Cookies

Ideal chewy brownie-ish texture. Yep.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

This recipe calls for baking one giant cookie, a way to ensure even, consistent ice cream sandwiches.

Chocolate Palmiers

Your friends will think you fancy, and only you'll know how truly simple it was to pull off.

Six-Layer Chocolate-Coconut-Cashew-Graham Bars

Six layers are better than one, wouldn't you agree?

Pistachio-Cream Cookies

These cookies would make for an awesome ice cream sandwich.

Matcha–White Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Powdered green tea gives these tender cookies an elf-worthy hue that will stand out, with no icing or decorating needed.

Blueberry-Lemon Hand Pies

It may not seem like very much filling, but these handheld pastries deliver the perfect filling-to-crust ratio.

Popcorn Toffee Crack Bars

The toffee mixture will harden as these cool, transforming into a snappy, crunchy layer that holds everything together.

Daniel Boulud’s Madeleines

As if you need another reason to make these mini cakes for dessert: The batter can be prepped the day before.

Hazelnut Butter and Coffee Meringues

For a high-contrast swirl, go easy when folding in the nut butter. A stroke or two with the spatula is enough.

Tahini Cookies

The creamy sesame seed paste isn’t just for hummus: It’s the secret ingredient in these effortless confections.

Gluten-Free Fudge Brownies

Just what we want a brownie to be: rich and super fudgy.

Pecan Buttermilk Fudge

A confection similar in flavor to caramelized white chocolate. Tangy buttermilk tempers the sweetness.

Danish Salted-Butter Cookies

At least a zillion times better than the ones in the blue tin you ate growing up.

Honey-Hazelnut Financiers

So rich, so beautiful and dainty—this is what we're carrying as a host gift to every daytime party from here on out.

Apple Raspberry Crumb Bars

Two different types of apples give you a mix of textures and an ideal sweet-tart filling.

Cherry-Lime Hand Pies

You've got the whole world in your hands.

Black-Bottom Brownies

Not your average brownies.

Lemon Bars for a Crowd

It's impossible to have just one.

Blueberry Hand Pies

Kids love to get a pint-size sweet.

Bien Cuit's Salted Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies

The decidedly grown-up flavor of buckwheat—tannic, earthy, nutty—pairs nicely with chocolate and is tempered by sugar.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, they're gluten-free but they're just as good (maybe even better) than the real thing.

Ultimate Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are crisp yet tender, keep their shape when baked, and yes, taste great, too.

These lemon bars are crowd pleasers and they know it.

Salty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Finishing your cookies with a delicate, flaky salt like Maldon brings out the chocolate flavor and tempers the sweetness, creating the ultimate sweet and salty snack.

Caramel-Dipped Popovers with Chocolate Mousse

These savory popovers are made with cheddar cheese, which keeps the dessert from veering into overly sweet territory.

Chaussons aux Pommes (French Apple Turnovers)

All-butter puff pastry, all awesome.

Ombré Rainbow Cookies

These cookies are the belle of the ball every time dessert rolls around. Best part? They taste as great as they look.

BA's Best Peanut Butter Cookies

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Black and White Sesame Seed Cookies

The dramatic two-tone look takes a little frosting finesse but isn’t hard to achieve.

Giant Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

The batter for this large-format dreamboat of a cookie (crunchy on the edges, chewy in the middle) is made in one bowl with no special equipment, and can be baked in either a cast-iron or large skillet.

Semolina–Lemon Syrup Cakes

Beating the butter and sugar properly (read thoroughly) gives these mini cakes lift, but they will still be moist and marzipan-y in the center.

Cocoa Brownies

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I have been doing this over 30 years and follow every one of these suggestions to the letter. I wish I had something like this when I started years ago, thankfully I only had one time where I had to make a major repair because of sliding. That was nuts, would never wish that on anyone

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Cranberry Lime Moscow Mule Mocktail

November 25, 2016 by Tangled with Taste 1 Comment

Cranberry Lime Moscow Mule Mocktail: A non-alcoholic, refreshing twist on a favorite cocktail drink. Ginger, Cranberry and Lime combine in a fun beautiful drink that will leave your taste buds dancing!

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This is such a fun refreshing drink! And beautiful too! I love to serve it up on the holidays, because the colors are so bright and beautiful, and the flavors match. A mix of Ginger-Ale, Cranberry, and Lime. This lovely drink leaves your taste buds dancing! It’s delicious!

So, traditionally a Moscow Mule is made up from 3 essential ingredients, and then you can add an herb or flavoring to change what type of Moscow Mule it is. Ie; Lavendar Moscow Mule, Raspberry  Moscow Mule, Cranberry Moscow Mule, ect… The Traditional Moscow Mule uses Vodka, Ginger Beer, and Lime.

However, this is a Moscow Mule “Mocktail”. Meaning alcohol free. So we’re gonna nix the Vodka. I also nix the ginger beer (insert laughing emoticon here! Haha!), and use Gingerale in it’s place. You don’t need to do this, you can totally use ginger beer. Ginger beer has a VERY strong flavor to it though. Like really really strong. So if you are using ginger beer in this recipe, be sure to dilute it with club soda.

By the way! Look how cute these cups are! Aren’t you in love? I found them at our local hardware store. How great is that?! I went in there for wood and came out with bronze cups and ideas for a Holiday Moscow Mule Mocktail. Oh happy day!

So how do we make this lovely drink?

• Get a good cup! Haha. Don’t worry I’ve got ya covered; because you probably have no idea if your local hardware store carries cool mugs like mine, I found you  a really cool set .
• Ice. Ice is always needed in a good drink recipe.
• Next, One part Cranberry Juice and Lime, Two parts Gingerale.
• Now garnish with cranberries and a lime wedge.
• Finally, Enjoy!

I mean how easy is that?! And it really is so good!!!

*A Quick Tip: To get the maximum amount of juice from your limes; Before cutting- rub them back and forth on your counter top, applying pressure with your palm a couple times. This releases the juices and helps you get more juice with each squeeze.

Okay, so here’s the ACTUAL RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 3 TBS Cranberry Juice (Per Mug)
• Juice of 1 Lime Wedge (Per Mug)
• 3/4 C. Gingerale (Per Mug)
• Cranberries
• Lime Wedges or Slices

Instructions

• Fill your Mugs 3/4s of the way with Ice.
• In this order; Add Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, and Gingerale.
• Garnish with cranberries and lime.
• *Tip: To get the maximum amount of juice from your limes; rub them back and forth on your counter top, applying pressure with your palm a couple times, before cutting the lime. This releases the juices and helps you get more with each squeeze.

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