Omaha Old Market Mule
A zesty twist on the classic mule featuring fresh lime, ginger beer, and vodka with a hint of local honey. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together vodka, fresh lime juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) 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 150 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
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 4 oz ginger beer
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 fresh mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug halfway with crushed ice.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 4 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to blend flavors.
- Step 4: Garnish by slapping a fresh mint sprig to release aroma, then tuck it alongside a lime wedge on the rim.
