Columbia Mule with Fresh Ginger and Lime

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A crisp, refreshing Mule cocktail featuring sharp ginger, bright lime, and a splash of cola for subtle sweetness. 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 160 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 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a copper mule mug filled with crushed ice, add 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice.
  2. Step 2: Muddle 3 thin fresh ginger slices gently at the bottom of the mug to release aroma.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 4 oz cold ginger beer and 0.5 oz cola, stirring gently with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to combine without losing carbonation.
  4. Step 4: Top with crushed ice to fill the mug and garnish with a thin lime wheel slid onto the rim and a small sprig of fresh mint placed beside it.

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