Cloud Collaboration Mule
A crisp, invigorating mule cocktail with ginger bite and fresh lime, perfect for powering through a productive day. This recipe, ready in about 4 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 200 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
- enough to fill mug ice cubes
- 1 piece lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug completely with ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Slowly top with 4 oz ginger beer, pouring gently to preserve fizz.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine the flavors.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing a fresh lime wedge on the rim and a thin slice of candied ginger inside the mug for aroma.
