Charismatic Ginger Spice Mule
A bold mule cocktail with zesty ginger, warming spices, and a bright lime finish that captures a dynamic and popular flavor profile. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together Dark rum, Fresh lime juice, Ginger beer for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark rum
- 0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 0.25 oz Allspice dram
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 Lime wheel
- 1 piece Candied ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz allspice dram over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a lime wheel on the rim and skewering a piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick laid across the mug's top.





