Spiced Rooibos Ginger Mule

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A warm, spicy mule cocktail featuring rooibos tea-infused vodka and a bright ginger kick, perfect for adventurous palates. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together rooibos tea 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 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a copper mule mug with ice cubes to the brim.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz rooibos tea vodka and 0.75 oz fresh lime juice over the ice.
  3. Step 3: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon directly into the mug.
  4. Step 4: Top with 3 oz ginger beer and stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to blend flavors without losing fizz.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a thin lime wheel slid halfway onto the rim and a fresh rosemary sprig nestled into the ice for aroma.

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