Mexican Mule

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!

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 for a Mexican Mule

• Ice
• Mint
• Tequila
• Lime
• Ginger Beer
• Lime or Plain Sparkling Water
• Mint Sprig, and Lime Wedges for Garnish

How to Make a Mexican Mule Cocktail

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.

Why is a Copper Mug Used When Making a Moscow Mule?

A copper mug is a traditional glass used for a mule. It does an excellent job of insulating the drink keeping it nice and chilled the entire time you are enjoying it.

A chilled frosty copper mug is iconic for a mule!

What Does a Mexican Mule Taste Like?

If you are from Kentucky and love you some Ale-8 then you'll know what to expect!

Or if you have had a ginger ale then you will kind of know too.

It is tangy, sweet, limey, fizzy, a little spice kick from the ginger, and oh so delicious. With a nice kick from the tequila!

I am not a huge sweet drink person so adding the sparkling water helps cut some of the sweetness of the ginger beer.

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.

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• 3 Ingredient Peach Frose
• Frozen Watermelon & Mint Margarita
• Jalapeno Lemonade

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