Spiced Aperol Mule

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A warm, ginger-infused take on the classic Moscow Mule, balancing Aperol's bitterness with spicy ginger beer and fresh lime. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Ginger beer, 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 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Muddle 1 thin slice of fresh ginger in a copper mug until fragrant and slightly softened, about 10 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz Aperol and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice to the mug; stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mug with ice cubes until nearly full, then top with 4 oz ginger beer.
  4. Step 4: Gently stir once to integrate the ginger flavor, then garnish with a mint sprig, pressing it lightly against the rim to release its aroma.

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