Smoky Mediterranean Citrus Mule

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A smoky twist on the classic mule with Mediterranean orange and smoky mezcal over crisp ginger beer. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh blood orange juice, 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 "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 cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with crushed ice to the top.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh blood orange juice, and 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine and chill.
  4. Step 4: Top with 4 oz ginger beer, pouring slowly to preserve the fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a thin blood orange wheel on the surface and tucking a fresh mint sprig alongside the rim.

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