Clean Slate Ginger-Lime Mule
A crisp and invigorating mule cocktail combining fresh lime, spicy ginger beer, and a hint of fresh mint for a clean, uplifting finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Vodka, Fresh lime juice, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 Vodka
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Ginger beer
- 6 Fresh mint leaves
- as needed Crushed ice
- 1 Lime wheel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a sturdy mixing glass, gently muddle 4 fresh mint leaves to release their aroma without tearing.
- Step 2: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the top.
- Step 3: Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 4: Strain the muddled mint into the mug and discard the leaves.
- Step 5: Top with 4 oz cold ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to blend flavors.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and slap 2 mint leaves between your hands to release oils, then tuck them into the drink’s surface.
