Outlook Spiced Ginger Mule

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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A lively mule cocktail with spicy ginger and zesty lime that keeps your spirits aligned and your taste buds engaged. 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 190 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz vodka
1 oz fresh lime juice
4 oz ginger beer
a pinch ground cinnamon
as needed ice cubes
1 lime wheel
1 candied ginger piece

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Instructions

Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with ice cubes to the brim.
Step 2: Pour 2 oz vodka and 1 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
Step 3: Top with 4 oz chilled ginger beer and gently stir once with a bar spoon to combine.
Step 4: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the top of the drink for a subtle spicy note.
Step 5: Garnish with a lime wheel placed on the rim and a small piece of candied ginger skewered on a cocktail pick laid across the mug.