Citrus-Spiced Texas Nurse Mule

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A zesty mule with bright citrus and warming spice, served in a copper mug to toast Texas nurses. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, 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 170 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz vodka
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup
as needed ice cubes
1 wheel for garnish lime wheel
1 sprig for garnish fresh mint sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with ice cubes to the top.
Step 2: Pour in 2 oz vodka, 3/4 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz cinnamon simple syrup.
Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
Step 4: Garnish by placing one lime wheel on the rim and tucking a fresh mint sprig alongside it.