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    Published Jun 20, 2021 (Updated Mar 11, 2025) by Heather Bilyeu

    Mexican Mule

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    Mexican Mule is a refreshing spin on a classic mule cocktail. Everything you love about an ice-cold mule but with your favorite tequila. Pairs perfect with chips, queso, and tacos!

    Listen. It's the summertime. Which means all I want to do is sit by the pool with an ice-cold bev in my hand. And this Mexican mule has not disappointed me so far this summer!

    I am a BIG Moscow mule fan! Love them! So refreshing. So delicious. So good!

    But swapping the vodka out for tequila - HELLO - you are quite delicious my friend!

    a copper mug of a mexican mule. Tequila bottle, jigger, mint leaves, and lime wedges around the mug.

    I am usually only tequila in my margarita kinda girl. But spicing things up with this little cocktail - I am not mad about it! Not at all!

    So if you love a mule like me, try adding tequila for a Mexican spin for your next Taco Tuesday night. I promise you'll be a fan too.

    What is a Mexican Mule??

    A Mexican mule is just a twist on the beloved Moscow mule - the same drink but made with tequila instead of vodka.

    Giving you slight margarita vibes - but with ginger beer. 😉

    Ingredients Needed

    • Ice
    • Mint
    • Tequila
    • Lime
    • Ginger Beer
    • Lime or Plain Sparkling Water
    • Mint Sprig, and Lime Wedges for Garnish
    bottle of bundaberg ginger beer, bottle of casamigos tequila, a copper mug, a jalapeno, limes, and mint on a white table.

    How to Make

    1. Fill your copper mug with ice ¾ of the way up.
    2. Pour in 2 ounces of tequila.
    3. Ad in lime juice.
    4. Pour in 6 ounces of Ginger Beer.
    5. Top off the rest of the glass with sparkling water. I usually use lime-flavored sparkling water, but regular is just fine too.
    6. Finish off with a fresh mint spring and lime wedge and ENJOY!

    What is the Best Ginger Beer to Use and Is Ginger Beer Alcoholic?

    Like I said above, you want to use quality ingredients for this recipe. We always get Cock N Bull Ginger Beer from our local Kroger, but Bundaberg, Gosling's, and Fever-Tree are great options too!

    There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions of ginger beers. For the most part, ginger beer is a soft drink made with ginger, sugar, and water. There is less than 0.5% alcohol classifying it as non-alcoholic.

    bottle of bundaberg ginger beer
    4 copper mugs on a white table

    Can You Use Ginger Ale Instead of Ginger Beer?

    In a pinch, sure. But the traditional mule uses ginger beer and not ginger ale.

    Now, we have been out and in a pinch have used ginger ale and it's definitely not the same nor as good in my opinion. Save the ginger ale to mix with bourbon and use ginger beer instead.

    looking down inside a copper mug of a Mexican mule with crushed ice and a lime wedge on the side.

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    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
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    Mexican Mule is a refreshing spin on a classic mule cocktail. Everything you love about an ice-cold mule but with your favorite tequila. Pairs perfect with chips, queso, and tacos!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • Ice
    • 2 Ounce Tequila
    • Juice of ½ Lime
    • 6 Ounces Ginger Beer
    • Lime or Plain Sparkling Water
    • Mint Sprig, and Lime Wedges for Garnish


    Instructions

    1. Fill your copper mug with ice ¾ of the way up.
    2. Pour in 2 ounces of tequila.
    3. Add in lime juice.
    4. Pour in 6 ounces of Ginger Beer.
    5. Top off the rest of the glass with sparkling water. I usually use lime-flavored sparkling water, but regular is just fine too.
    6. Finish off with a fresh mint spring and lime wedge and ENJOY!

    Notes

    • To make a virgin, make according to the recipe but hold the tequila.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: Drinks
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 drink
    • Calories: 229
    • Sugar: 24.5 g
    • Sodium: 20.1 mg
    • Fat:
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    • Carbohydrates: 24.5 g
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