Island Mule
A vibrant twist on the classic mule featuring tropical pineapple and zesty ginger for a lively, refreshing sip. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, pineapple 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 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
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 3 oz ginger beer
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 pineapple wedge
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the brim.
- Step 2: Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz pineapple juice.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and gently stir with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to mix without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Garnish by skewering a pineapple wedge and fresh mint sprig on a cocktail pick, resting it across the mug's rim.





