Mango-Spiced Rum Mule

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-11 · Updated 2026-07-11

A zesty mule with a twist, blending fresh citrus juices and ginger beer with a warming cinnamon-spiced rim for a festive kick. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh orange juice, and fresh 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 180 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz fresh orange juice
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 1/4 tsp for rim ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp for rim sugar
• enough to fill copper mug ice cubes
• 1 for garnish orange wheel
• 1 for garnish fresh mint sprig

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Mix 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 tsp sugar on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a copper mule mug with fresh lime juice and dip it into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Fill the mug with ice cubes to the top.
3. Step 3: Pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
4. Step 4: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine.
5. Step 5: Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim and a fresh mint sprig tucked beside it.