Electoral Spice Mule
A zesty, electrifying mule cocktail with a kick of fresh ginger and a hint of spicy chili, capturing the fiery spirit of election night. 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 140 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 vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz ginger beer
- 3 thin slices fresh ginger slices
- 1 jalapeño slice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 cup crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a copper mule mug filled with 1 cup crushed ice, muddle 3 thin slices of fresh ginger and 1 jalapeño slice gently to release flavors without over-pulverizing.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice directly over the muddled ingredients.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer, stirring gently with a bar spoon to combine and chill without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lime wheel placed on the rim and an additional thin jalapeño slice floated on top for visual heat.
