Grand Prairie Ginger Mule

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A zesty ginger mule with a hint of fresh lime and smooth vodka, inspired by the lively dining scene in Grand Prairie. This recipe, ready in about 5 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 170 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug 3/4 full with crushed ice. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
  2. Step 2: Top with 4 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine flavors while keeping carbonation.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with a lime wheel slid onto the rim and a fresh mint sprig nestled into the ice to release aroma as you sip.

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