Gin Gin Mule

Ingredients

 * 1/2 oz lime juice
 * 1/2 oz simple syrup (or leave out, if using a more commercial ginger beer with higher sugar levels)
 * 6 mint sprigs (if available)
 * 3/4 oz ginger beer
 * 1 1/2 oz of any good, citrussy gin, though Tanqueray 10®, Plymouth® and Beefeater 24® work well.
 * 1 splash soda water

Directions
Mix the lime juice, syrup and mint springs. Add gin, ginger beer and shake. Serve with ice and garnish with lime.