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The Moscow mule is a classic cocktail. Visually, it stands out in an instant, and its spicy flavors offer a unique and singular taste. It's understandable that the original recipe has given the world a list of new and unique twists on the classic. Whether you've always enjoyed a Moscow mule or you want to immediately start by trying a few Moscow mule variations, there's some for all.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces mezcal
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug or highball glass, add ice, mezcal, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.
London Mule
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Gin may not be the first spirit you think of when you think of mule riffs, but the juniper notes pair well with spicy ginger beer.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London dry gin
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, gin, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Kentucky Mule
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This famous riff on the Moscow mule is popular among bourbon drinkers.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add lime wedge, crushed ice, bourbon, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with additional lime wedge.
Gin Gin Mule
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Incredibly similar to the London Mule, the gin gin mule adds simple syrup to the mix as well as some muddled mint.
Ingredients
- 1-2 fresh mint sprigs
- 2 ounces gin
- ¾ ounce simple syrup
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle mint sprigs and simple syrup.
- Add ice, gin, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Strawberry Mule
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Add a touch of sweet and refreshing strawberry to your mule for a fun twist.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces strawberry vodka
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add ice, strawberry vodka, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with strawberry slices.
Mexican Mule
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If you like tequila and you like the spice of ginger beer, then the Mexican mule is the answer you never knew existed.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, add ice, tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig.
Garden Mule
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If you enjoy refreshing muddled drinks and love a cocktail with a twist, this mule packs cucumber and herbaceous flavors.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cucumber slices
- 1-2 sprigs of basil
- 2 ounces cucumber vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber and basil with lemon juice.
- Add ice, cucumber vodka, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig.
Lemon Mule
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Shake out the lime out and use fresh lemon for a bright citrus upgrade.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Ginger slice, lemon wedge, and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with ginger slice, lemon wedge, and mint sprig.
Martini Mule
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The flavors of a Moscow mule but captured into a martini glass. If you really to elevate the profile, use sparkling wine in place of the ginger beer.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ¾ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce ginger brandy
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Lime twist for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, lime juice, and ginger brandy.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime twist.
Highball Mule
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The classic mule meets classic highball.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces lime club soda
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball, add ice, vodka, lime juice, and lime club soda.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Cider Mule
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Enjoy the cider flavors in your mule, with apple and cinnamon partnering with the spiced ginger beer.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounce apple cider
- ¾ ounce allspice dram
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, apple cider, allspice dram, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel.
Citrus Mule
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The citrus mule adds bunches of citrus flavors to completely turn this cocktail upside down.
Ingredients
- 2 orange wedges
- 2 lemon wedges
- 2 lime wedges
- 2 ounces citron vodka
- ¾ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle citrus wedges with a splash of simple syrup.
- Add ice, citron vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into copper mug over fresh ice.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig and lime wheel.
Mule Old Fashioned
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Just because this drink skips the fizzy ginger beer doesn't mean it isn't the full spirit of the Moscow mule. If you're really missing the bubbles, you can add a splash of ginger beer just before the garnish.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce ginger liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 dashes mint bitters
- Ice
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, add ice, vodka, ginger liqueur, lime juice, and mint bitters.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.
Moscow Mule Spritz
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If you're trying to keep things a little lighter, enjoy a mule spritz to cut the calories but not the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces lemon vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- 1½ ounces ginger beer
- Club soda to top off
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a wine glass, add ice, lemon vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with lime wheel.
Summer Mule
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Wrap up the flavors of summer in a copper mug and floral garnish.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces blueberry vodka
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Mint sprig and floral garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug, add blueberry vodka, lime juice, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint sprig and floral garnish.
Pear Mule
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Pear is an underrated cocktail flavor that delivers in a big way.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pear vodka
- ¾ ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Ginger beer to top off
- Pear slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug, add pear vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir to mix.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with pear slice and mint sprig.
Italian Mule
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Fernet is certainly not a spirit people think of when they want to make a mule, but it makes for the boldest mule of all.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Fernet
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Ice
- Lime wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a copper mug, add ice, Fernet, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Top off with ginger beer.
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint sprig.
A Spiced Delight
There are plenty of flavors that make for an incredible mule, some expected and others a pleasant surprise. You can play it safe or go for bold flavors, whatever your path there's a mule flavor for you.