Hotel Lobby Ginger Mule
A refreshing and bold ginger mule with crisp lime and smooth vodka, inspired by luxurious hotel lounge vibes. 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 210 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
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 piece candied ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with 1 cup crushed ice. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Top off with 4 oz chilled ginger beer.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine ingredients and chill evenly.
- Step 4: Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and skewer a piece of candied ginger on a cocktail pick, resting it across the mug.





