Ginger-Spiced Mobile Mule
A vibrant mule cocktail combining spicy ginger with fresh lime juice and a hint of honey, served over crushed ice for a lively finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 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 180 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
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 piece lime wheel
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the top.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup into a shaker with 4 ice cubes.
- Step 3: Shake vigorously for 10 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into the mule mug over the crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 4 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 8 seconds to blend.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a fresh mint sprig gently slapped to release aroma placed inside the glass.
