Gin and Elderflower Mule

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A vibrant twist on the Moscow Mule featuring gin, elderflower liqueur, and ginger beer. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Lime juice 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mug or highball glass with 1 cup ice cubes. Add 1.5 oz gin, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice. Stir gently for 15 seconds until the ice begins to chill the mixture and flavors meld.
  2. Step 2: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and stir once more for 5 seconds to integrate the ginger's spice without losing effervescence.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a 1 lime wedge placed on the rim of the glass.

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