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May 21, 2023 · Modified: Jun 18, 2023 by Kristin

Mexican Mule Cocktail

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The Mexican mule is a fun tequila based twist on a classic Moscow mule cocktail. This one is light, refreshing and full of spicy ginger flavor.

closeup of mexican mule in a copper mug with a copper straw and a sprig of mint on a wooden table

What is a Mexican Mule Cocktail?

A Mexican mule is a combination of tequila, ginger beer, lime juice, ice and is topped with a sprig of mint. This cocktail has a fizzy and spicy ginger flavor that is smooth with a little twist of citrus and a hint of mint and bite of alcohol as it goes down.

This cocktail is a variation of the IBA classic Moscow mule. This drink simply swaps tequila for vodka. The original Moscow mule dates back to the 1940s.

This drink is actually classified as a buck drink. Buck drinks are drinks that are a combination of citrus, liquor and ginger ale or ginger beer.

Mule drinks such as this one are typically served in a copper mug. The copper mug provides a nice insulation which keeps the drink super cool as you sip it.

However, if you don’t have a copper mug, don’t feel like you can’t make this drink. You can still serve this up in a highball glass or any other type of glassware you prefer.

The tequila and this cocktail provides all of the alcohol content. There are several different types of tequila including silver and gold. We like to use a silver tequila in this drink which has a more neutral flavor which allows a ginger beer to stand out.

The ginger beer in this drink provides a spicy fizzy flavor. It is really the standout flavor in this cocktail. So, it’s essential to choose a high quality ginger beer to use.

When to Make This Drink:

This drink is perfect for whipping up at a variety of different times including:

  • afternoon sipping
  • summertime celebrations
  • spring get togethers
  • cocktail hour

Variations:

If you’re looking to change this drink up a little, try some of these ideas out:

  • Squeeze your own lime juice. Instead of using store-bought bottle juice, squeeze your own for an extra fresh taste.
  • Change up the tequila. Tryout different tequilas such as gold instead of silver to have a little more of a complex flavor.
  • Add a little sweetness. Use a little dash of simple syrup to make this drink a little sweeter. Or, you can even use a flavored simple syrup such as mint simple syrup or ginger simple syrup.
  • Change up the liquor. Make this a Kentucky mule by using wild turkey, an Irish mule by using Jameson Irish whiskey, or a Gin Gin mule by using gin.

How to make this drink:

You should be able to whip this one together in 5 minutes or less. Simply toss your three ingredients in a mug and get to sipping.

Equipment:

  • Copper Mug
  • jigger

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 4 oz Ginger beer
  • .5 oz Lime juice
  • Top with mint leaves
  • Ice
copper mug next to a sprig of mint and bottles of tequila, ginger beer and lime juice

Instructions:

Step one

Get started by gathering all of your ingredients including tequila, ginger beer, lime juice, copper mug, ice, spring of mint and jigger.

Step two

Toss enough ice into the copper mug so that it is filled to the top.

measuring tequila in a jigger

Step three

Pick up the tequila and use a jigger to measure 2 oz. Toss the tequila into the mug.

measuring lime juice in a jigger

Step four

Pick up the lime juice and use a jigger to measure 0.5 oz. Toss the lime juice into the mug.

measuring ginger beer in a jigger

Step Five

Pick up the ginger beer and use a jigger to measure 4 oz. Toss the ginger beer into the mug.

Place a sprig of mint in the side of the glass and get to sipping.

Recipe

top down view of a mexican mule in a copper mug with a sprig of mint and ingredients in the background
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Mexican Mule

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Mexican Mule
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • Copper Mug
  • jigger

Ingredients

  • 2 ioz Tequila
  • 4 oz Ginger Beer
  • .5 oz Lime Juice
  • Sprig Mint

Instructions

  • Take some ice and fill up the copper mug to the top.
  • Use a jigger and measure out 2 oz of Tequila. Pour the tequila into the mug.
  • Use a jigger and measure out .5 oz of lime juice. Pour the lime juice into the mug.
  • Use a jigger and measure out 4 oz of ginger beer. Pour the ginger beer into the mug.
  • Grab a sprig of mint and put it into the side of the mug.

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